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Kenya one John Lejirma celebrates after winning the Nyanza Hippo Pot at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on October 12. [Washington Onyango,Standard]

Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s John Lejirma has announced plans to switch to the professional ranks after winning his third Hippo Pot title at the Nyanza Golf Club with a 1-under-209 on Sunday.

Lejirma revealed that his transition to the paid ranks will follow the conclusion of the 2026 Magical Kenya Open.

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