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Patel and Kipkorir defy the odds to win Coast Junior Open
Junior golfers proved tougher than the weather as they turned rain into memories at the 18-hole par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club championship course.
By Maarufu Mohamed 14 days ago
Patel and Kipkorir defy the odds to win Coast Junior Open
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KPA steps up plans for expansion of Kisumu Port
The Kenya Port Authority has taken steps to strengthen the transport corridor on Lake Victoria and increase cargo capacity.
By Maarufu Mohamed 1 month ago
KPA steps up plans for expansion of Kisumu Port
Mutash unleashes top swings to floor rivals in Mombasa meet
Coast Lady golfer Priscillar Mutash had every reason to celebrate after surprising a team of 152 strong players to emerge the overall winner at the Sea-front course on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 1 month ago
Mutash unleashes top swings to floor rivals in Mombasa meet
How to eat during Ramadhan: doctor's advise to Muslims
As Muslims around the world continue fasting this holy month of Ramadhan, maintaining health and well-being must be a top priority even as it remains a time for spiritual renewal.
By Maarufu Mohamed 1 month ago
How to eat during Ramadhan: doctor's advise to Muslims
Kenyan golfers out to reclaim Victoria Cup
It's all systems go as Kenyan golf team seeks to regain glory at the 2026 Victoria Cup against hosts Uganda at the 18-hole par 71 Entebbe Golf Course.
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Kenyan golfers out to reclaim Victoria Cup
KGU names strong squad for 2026 Victoria Cup
John Lejirma will lead the selected team from the 2025 KAGC series that includes Elvis Muigua, Isaac Makokha, Daniel Kiragu and Ebill Omollo.
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
KGU names strong squad for 2026 Victoria Cup
Chief Kadhi Hassan forms moon sighting team as Muslims gear up for Ramadan
Muslims across the country are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, expected to begin on Tuesday or Wednesday, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon.
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Chief Kadhi Hassan forms moon sighting team as Muslims gear up for Ramadan
Over 240 players eye sterling prizes in two-day tournament
It is expected to be a Valentine's Day to remember when an estimated 240 players brace themselves to battle for honours in the Captain's prize tournament at Mombasa Golf Club
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Over 240 players eye sterling prizes in two-day tournament
Mugure tames Ocean waves to clinch top spot
It was a brilliant day for Hilda Mugure, who braved the Indian Ocean waves to grab the top spot in the Lady Captain's (Susan Mwangi) Prize Golf tournament over the weekend.
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Mugure tames Ocean waves to clinch top spot
KGU picks team for Africa amateur championships
Kenya will be represented by eight players in the 2026 Africa Amateur Championship golf tournament scheduled for the historic 18 holes par 72 Royal Johannesburg Golf Club course.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
KGU picks team for Africa amateur championships
Players eye top prizes as they battle in Nyali
It will not be business as usual as an estimated 250 players sharpen their golf sticks for the much-anticipated Chairman's prize golf tournament.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Players eye top prizes as they battle in Nyali
Kiptoo enjoys home advantage to emerge top in Captain's Prize
Home club's Edwin Kiptoo floored 248 colleagues in the 2025 Captain's (Omar Lewa) Prize Golf tournament that concluded at the Nyali Golf and Country Club course in Mombasa County.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Kiptoo enjoys home advantage to emerge top in Captain's Prize
Juniors put up good show at Nyali and Windsor clubs
Junior golfers staged brilliant performances during separate tournaments at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa County and Windsor Country Club in Nairobi on Sunday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Juniors put up good show at Nyali and Windsor clubs
Akoth, Obonyo emerge victorious at Nyali tournament
Home club's caddies Carren Akoth and Fredrick Obonyo did not disappoint after dominating the par 71 course to claim the top spots.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Akoth, Obonyo emerge victorious at Nyali tournament
King of the Course kicks off golf season
After a brief festival holiday break, the King of the Course returns to kick the 2026 golfing calendar with an estimated 160 players expected at the par-72 Machakos Golf Club on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
King of the Course kicks off golf season
Njuguna triumphs at Vet Lab, as Nyongesa wins in Mombasa
A spectacular week of the Vet Lab Sports Club culminated in the Chairman Jared Ouko Putter's flagship event, which saw intense competition in various categories
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Njuguna triumphs at Vet Lab, as Nyongesa wins in Mombasa
Chauhan keeps his cool to win at Nyali Club
Handicap 16 Kibet Kikwai returned 37 countback points after tying on the same score with third-placed handicap 14 Dinesh Sasan.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Chauhan keeps his cool to win at Nyali Club
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Girl stuck in Indian hospital after lapse of government medical cover
Fyona Wanjiku requires urgent third kidney transplant, costing Sh6.5 million. Family appeals for support to bring her home safely.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Girl stuck in Indian hospital after lapse of government medical cover
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Historic Lamu Island bursts into life for three-day cultural fiesta
All roads lead to Lamu Island for the annual cultural festival, which kicks off tomorrow and runs until Saturday, November 22.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Historic Lamu Island bursts into life for three-day cultural fiesta
Njenga's powerful swings earn him victory at Sea-Link course
Kenya Navy lady golfers dominate the leader board with in women's category.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Njenga's powerful swings earn him victory at Sea-Link course
All set for inaugural Savannah Greens Challenge
The home club's Kimeu, who is among the top players, has vowed to keep the trophy home.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
All set for inaugural Savannah Greens Challenge
Local amateurs to face pros test in Sunshine Development Tour
A total of 84 golfers from across Africa and beyond are set to tee off in the seventh and eighth legs of the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Local amateurs to face pros test in Sunshine Development Tour
Julius Kioko swings to victory in King of the course final at Nyali Club
The golfer will represent the country at the 2026 Lekoa Classic in South Africa.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Julius Kioko swings to victory in King of the course final at Nyali Club
Kioni makes history with win in Rift Valley Matchplay tournament
Francis Kioni emerged victorious in a thrilling final to become the champion of the recently restored 95-year-old Rift Valley Matchplay Championship
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Kioni makes history with win in Rift Valley Matchplay tournament
Muchai swallows Sweet Banana's top prize
The handicap 19 player rose above all odds by recording the day's best brilliant score of 44 stableford points.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Muchai swallows Sweet Banana's top prize
Junior golfers shine in US Kids tournament at Nyali Golf Club
The course featured the juniors from under 6 years to 18 years who tamed the fairways by unleashing their skills and talent playing either 18 or 9 nine holes to walk home with medals.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Junior golfers shine in US Kids tournament at Nyali Golf Club
14-year-old Chauhan beats over 145 golfers to win at Nyali Club
14-year-old Shay Chauhan scored 42 stable ford points to emerge the overall winner of the 'Muwi' Roofing golf tournament played at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
14-year-old Chauhan beats over 145 golfers to win at Nyali Club
Stage set for busy golf weekend in Mombasa
Coast golfers will this time have no time to waste as they sharpen their golf sticks to honour a two-day double tournament at Sea-link Mombasa and Nyali Golf and Country Club Course this weekend.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Stage set for busy golf weekend in Mombasa
Mochanga retains the Commander Kenya Navy 2025 Trophy at Sea-Link
Playing off handicap 4, Mochanga braved a close challenge after carding a countback score of 35 stableford points to emerge the KDFGA Division A winner.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Mochanga retains the Commander Kenya Navy 2025 Trophy at Sea-Link
Golfers set for Navy tournament at Mombasa Club
Over 130 plus golfers are set for the Commander Kenya Navy Tournament set for the par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Club on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Golfers set for Navy tournament at Mombasa Club
Kenyans to take part in world championships
A strong squad of 29 players will be representing the country in this year's International Practical Shooting Confederation Handgun World Shoot Championship in South Africa.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Kenyans to take part in world championships
Moreno wins big at VetLab tournament
Handicap 27 player outclasses 269 golfers to triumph in the weekend meet.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Moreno wins big at VetLab tournament
Kenya celebrates Naomi Wafula's 'hole-in-one' in Kigali Golf Championship
The shot, coupled with steady play across the round, helped her post a brilliant 4-under-par 68 gross, bringing her tournament total to 1-over-par 145 gross.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Kenya celebrates Naomi Wafula's 'hole-in-one' in Kigali Golf Championship
Wangai and Ooko lead Kenya's fight at SportsBiz Africa golf championship in Kigali
Kenya's John Wangai and Erick Ooko fought hard to share third place in a strong four-way battle with 3-under par 69 gross each with South Africans Haydn Porteous .
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Wangai and Ooko lead Kenya's fight at SportsBiz Africa golf championship in Kigali
Kenya to handgun tournament in Mombasa
All eyes will be in Mombasa as Kenya is set to host the IPSC Handgun Pre-World Shoot competition from Thursday at Bamburi Rifle Club.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Kenya to handgun tournament in Mombasa
Kenya's Nyanchama clinches 2025 Uganda Ladies Open title
Her win came through a play off in a tie-break contest with Tanzanian Olomi. Nyanchama rounded up the three-days 54 holes tournament on 230 gross.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Kenya's Nyanchama clinches 2025 Uganda Ladies Open title
Adrian Ongwae: From hockey field to golf fairways
Almost a decade later, what began as curiosity blossomed into a remarkable golfing journey that took Adrian Ongwae across some of the region's most iconic fairways.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Adrian Ongwae: From hockey field to golf fairways
Kibugu leads Kenya's squad to Kigali event
Windsor Club's Njoroge Kibugu is expected to lead Kenya's nine players to Kigali, Rwanda for the SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship in the fifth edition of the Sunshine Development Tour.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Kibugu leads Kenya's squad to Kigali event
Obonyo and Akoth win in caddies event at Nyali Golf Club
Fred Obonyo and Carren Akoth showed no mercy to their colleagues by playing out their best to scoop the top gross men and gross lady prizes in the day long 18 holes' tournament.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Obonyo and Akoth win in caddies event at Nyali Golf Club
Kenyan riders find it hard to tackle tricky coastal trails
Kenyan riders still have a long way to go, if they are to find tricks on how to tackle the demanding coastal trails at the Loop Safari Gravel Series Vipingo Baobab Ridge tracks in Kilifi.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Kenyan riders find it hard to tackle tricky coastal trails
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