September 2024

For Immediate Release

Kenya Golf Union Names Team for 2024 Region IV Championship

Nairobi, Kenya 25^th September 2024 – The Kenya Golf Union is pleased to announce the team representing Kenya at the upcoming Region IV Championship, set to take place from October 4th to 6th, 2024, at the Kigali Golf Resort and Villas in Rwanda.

The selected team includes:

• Michael Karanga (Kiambu Golf Club) – Ranked 1st with 693 points
• John Lejirma (Kenya Railway Golf Club) – Ranked 2nd
• Elvis Muigua (Kiambu Golf Club) – Ranked 3rd
• Adel Balala (Nyali Golf and Country Club) – Ranked 4^th

The team will be defending their title for the coveted Region IV trophy, formerly known as the East Africa Challenge.

They depart for Rwanda on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, where they will compete against Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, South Sudan, Seychelles , Reunion and the host nation, Rwanda.

Accompanying the team is Mr. Chris Kinuthia, Tournament Director for the Kenya Golf Union. Mr. Kinuthia confirmed that the team has undergone rigorous training for the past month under the guidance of National Team Coach John Van Liefland.

Team Captain John Lejirma conveyed strong confidence in the team’s readiness, saying, “I’m confident that the team is in great shape, and we will come back with the trophy.

 

REGION 4 – RWANDA 2024

OFFICIAL PROGRAM:

 

• 2^nd  October 2024

Teams Arrival

• 09:00 -Teams arrival at the course
• 10:00-13:00 -Practice Round Day 1 with official team start times
• 14:00- 16:00 -Teams transportation back to hotel

 

• 3^rd  October, 2024
  • 08:00 – 09:00 -Teams Registration

-Collection of flags and national anthems from all countries at the Pro-shop reception

• 10:00-13:00 -Practice Round Day 2 with official team start times
• 14:00 -Trustees Meeting TBC. Team Managers Briefing TBC
• 15:00 -Flag raising ceremony and official team photographs
• 17:00 -Welcome cocktail

• 4^th  October, 2024
  • 08:00-12:00 -1st round of the region 4 tournament
  • 14:00-18:00 – Supporter’s registration
  • 17:00 – Delegates Meeting TBC
• 5^th October, 2024
  • 08:00-12:00 -2^nd round of the region 4 tournament
  • 14:00-18:00 – Supporter’s registration and practice round

 

• 6^th October, 2024
  • 08:00-12:00 -3^rd and final round of the region 4 tournament
  • 14:00-18:00 – Supporter’s Tournament
  • 14:00 -Flag lowering ceremony
  • 19:30-23:00 -Gala Dinner & Prize presentation at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas Club Complex

 

18:00 – 19:00    – Transportation of teams from Century Park to KGR&V

22:00 – 23:00    – Transportation of teams from KGR&V to Century Park (organize own transport after)

 

• 7^th October, 2024
  • Teams Departure

NCBA Malindi Open and Vasco Da Gama Cup Set to Tee Off from September 20th to 22nd, 2024
Malindi, Kenya – The highly anticipated NCBA Malindi Open and Vasco Da Gama Cup will take place from September 20th to 22nd, 2024. The three days 54 holes stroke play Championship has drawn the Amateurs from across the Country where the players will play in the first two rounds after which the top 33 and ties will make the cut to the final round to be played on Sunday.
Among the top contenders are Kenya’s number one golfer and also the defending champion for the event- Michael Karanga from Kiambu Golf Club, Lejirma from Railway Golf Club and William Odek from Nyali Golf Club.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors who have come on board to support this event, particularly our main sponsor, NCBA Bank, for their continued commitment to this year’s series. Our appreciation also goes to I-sal, Jambo Jet, and Kilifi County Government for their invaluable support.
The total prize money for the tournament is five hundred twenty thousand Kenyan shillings(520,000/=), with the winner set to take home one hundred thirty thousand Kenyan shillings(130,000/=.
Additionally, this event will count towards the World Amateur Ranking Golf (WARG), adding further significance to this exciting tournament.