Njoroge Kibugu swings his way into Africa's top 100 golfers

Kenya's Njoroge Kibugu in action during the final leg of the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing at Karen Golf and Country Club, Nairobi, on January 21 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenyan professional Njoroge Kibugu has entered the top 100 golf ranking in Africa following his remarkable showing at the just-concluded inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing that saw him post a significant climb in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).

Kibugu, who emerged as the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing Order of Merit Champion after winning four of the 10 legs and recording five top 10 finishes during the season, moved up 177 places in the latest world rankings to sit at 1,359 globally, and 96th in Africa.