NCBA 2025 Golf Activities Tee Off with Extended Partnership on Professional Golf

The 2025 NCBA Golf activities were officially launched on Tuesday at the Kenya Railway Golf Club marking the start of another thrilling golfing journey across East Arica.
The activities will include, the fifth edition of the NCBA Golf Series, the renewal of partnerships with the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) and the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF). NCBA has also partnered with the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK).
NCBA has committed a total investment of KSh60 million which will be shared among KGU (KSh 6 million), JGF (Kes 12million) while PGK will receive a three-month starter kit of KSh1.2 million
A total of 41 NCBA Golf Series qualifier events will be staged throughout the year, with Vet-Lab Sports Club hosting the first leg on 25 January 2025. A total of 159 events will be held across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, an increase from 130 events held in 2024.
The 2025 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series will start on the 24 January 2025 at Sigona Golf Club.
Forty-nine junior events will be held in Kenya, three in Tanzania and 22 in Uganda. This year will see Rwanda host its first junior event and golf clinic.
“Over the last 5 years, we have held several tournaments across Kenya and even extended our reach into the East African region with the vision to build talent that can comfortably participate in the global arena and represent countries with pride. This shows our continued commitment to investing and growing the sport of golf in Kenya and beyond as we get to engage with our customers,” NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said during the launch.
Furthermore, Mr. Gachora outlined the impact of junior golf, pledging the Group’s continued support for the budding golfers.
“Recently, during the NCBA Kenya Invitational, we had remarkable performances, including one junior golfer achieving an impressive 10-under par score. 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,” Gachora added.
KGU Chairman David Ndungu expressed gratitude to NCBA for their continued partnership and support as he looks forward to a competitive and exciting season.
“As the Kenya Golf Union, we are delighted to continue our partnership with NCBA. As we all know, the KAGC Series presents amateur golfers with a platform to compete at the highest level and we remain thankful to NCBA for continuing to support that mission. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to nurturing golfing talent and promoting the sport’s growth in Kenya and beyond,” he said.
PGK Chairman John Wangai termed this partnership as a major step towards the development of golf profession.
“This partnership provides a platform for professional players to compete at higher levels while also encouraging the growth of the sport. 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,” Wangai noted.