The 5th edition of the NCBA Golf Series was officially unveiled at the Railway Golf Club in Nairobi on Tuesday as the key golfing event marked its fifth year of promoting the sport.

The series offers a platform for golfers in the junior, amateur, and professional categories in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda to hone their playing skills and improve their games.

NCBA Golf Series partnered with Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) for the first time even as it renewed its partnerships with the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) and Junior Golf Foundation (JGF).

“We are proud to collaborate with key partners like Junior Golf Foundation, Kenya Golf Union, Professional Golfers Kenya (PGK), and various regional golf clubs to elevate the sport of golf,” said NCBA Group MD John Gachora.

Gachora intimated that the golf series is part of NCBA’s sustainability platform “Change The Story,” which was unveiled in 2023, in an effort to drive positive inclusive change in society.

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NCBA pledged to pump a whopping Sh60 million for its 2025 golfing activities.

The partnerships will see NCBA give KGU Sh6 million to facilitate the 2025 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series which starts on January 24, 2025 at Sigona Golf Club.


Similarly, JGF has been given Sh12 million in support of the junior golf events all year round, while PGK received a three-month starter kit of Sh1.2 Million to support its 2025 programs.

A total of 41 NCBA Golf Series qualifier events will be held throughout the year, with Vet Lab Sports Club set to host the first leg on January 25, 2025 before spreading to other regions.

A total of 159 golfing events are scheduled to be held in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda during NCBA Golf Series 2025, marking an increase from 130 events held in 2024.


The events will also include 49 junior events in Kenya, 22 in Uganda, and three in Tanzania as Rwanda hosts its first junior event and golf clinic targeting the next generation of golfers.

“At NCBA, we believe that the future of golf lies in nurturing young talent. Through this partnership, we are investing in junior tournaments, training programs, and mentorship initiatives that will empower the next generation of golfers,” noted Gachora.

PGK Chairman John Wangai said he was optimistic the partnership with NCBA will play a pivotal role in developing professional golf in Kenya and the wider East Africa.

“We are confident that this partnership will raise the standards of professional golf in Kenya, allowing players to showcase their talent and inspire the next generation of golfers,” intimated Wangai.

During the launch, NCBA Bank donated more than 100 trees to Kenya Railways Golf Club as part of its sustainability commitment that will see it plant 10 million trees across the region.


“This brings the total number of trees planted at this club to 400. Our dedication to taking care of the environment and creating a greener future remains unwavering,” Gachora added.

NCBA says the main aim of the NCBA Golf Series, which started in 2021, is to tap and nurture local and regional golfing talent to set them apart as global golfing destinations.

“As NCBA launches its golf activities for 2025, we are glad that the golfing fraternity in its entirety is part of this,” said Kenya Golf Union chairman David Ndung’u.