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Magical Kenya Open: Junior players inspired after battling world beaters in Karen

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By Ochieng Oyugi | Feb 23, 2026

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Kanana Muthomi takes part in the Absa Beat the Pro Challenge in Karen. **[Stafford Ondego, Standard]**

The 57^th edition of Magical Kenya Open (MKO), Presented by Absa, concluded at the par 70 Karen Country Club in Nairobi at the weekend with South Africa’s golf sensation Casey Jarvis winning the 2026 diadem and also making away with Sh60 million cash prize.

Kenya’s sole survivor in the high-profile showdown, Njoroge Kibugu finished 61^st overall which saw him awarded Sh 5 million by President William Ruto and a further Sh 2 million by Absa Bank Kenya who supported this year’s global showpiece to a tune of Sh 65 million.

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