Elly Limo produced a composed performance over three rounds to claim top honours at the NCBA Winston Churchill 2026, denying Elvis Muigua a third consecutive title in the tournament as the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series continued at Thika Sports Club the past weekend.
The Golf Park Golf Club player carded rounds of 71, 74, and 77 for a total of 222 (+6) to secure victory in the three-day tournament beating Muigua by one stroke.
Muigua, who had won the 2024 and 2025 editions, put up a strong defense of his title but ultimately fell short, finishing second on 223 (+7) after rounds of 72, 76, and 75.
Rono Kimutai of Golf Park Golf Club finished third on 225 (+9), posting rounds of 76, 72, and 77 as Kelvin Barasa from Great Rift Valley Golf Resort closed on 226 (+10). Nakuru Golf Club’s John Kamaisi rounded out the top five on 227 (+11).
Jay Sandhu currently leads the 2026 KAGC standings with 560 points, followed by Junaid Manji on 334.02 points. Muigua jumps to third after his second place finish in Thika with 247.26 points as Kamoza Longwe drops to fourth with 246.30 points. Michael Karanga rounds out the top five with 243.52 points.
Up next on the KAGC calendar is the inaugural Machakos Open from Friday April 17 to Sunday, April 19.
Earlier on Saturday, Douglas Rundgren emerged as the overall gross winner during the Nanyuki Sports Club leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series, leading a competitive field of 90 golfers.
Playing off handicap 7, Rundgren carded an impressive 77 to secure top honours in the seventh leg of the 2026 series, leading his clubmates to secure slots for the Grand Finale set for November 28 at Karen Country Club.
He was closely followed by Rtd Maj Gen Peter Waweru, who returned a solid round of 78 playing off handicap 4 to finish second. Waweru, notably, is a former winner of the club’s qualifier, having claimed the title in 2024.
Gabriel Miungi, who won Division One at last year’s qualifier, will also be returning to the Grand Finale stage after posting a score of 80 off handicap 4 to finish third overall.
In the other categories, Stephen Wambugu delivered a strong performance to win Division Two with 40 stableford points playing off handicap 18, while Marion Githinji impressed in Division Three, returning an excellent 43 stableford points off handicap 32 to claim top honours.
The staff category title went to NCBA Nanyuki Branch Manager Samuel Mwangi, who carded 32 stableford points playing off handicap 27.
Speaking after the event, Mwangi praised the turnout and competitiveness of the field, noting the continued growth of the series at the regional level.
“We are delighted to host the NCBA Golf Series here in Nanyuki and to see such a strong turnout from the golfing community. The level of competition continues to rise with every leg, and it is encouraging to see both seasoned golfers and emerging players showcasing their talent. As NCBA, we remain committed to supporting platforms that grow the game and bring golfers together.”
The Nanyuki qualifier is part of the ongoing 2026 NCBA Golf Series, which continues to traverse clubs across the country and across the East Africa region, with the first regional event set for June in Uganda.
Up next on the series’ calendar is a mini-qualifier at Golf Park next weekend on Saturday April 18.
