Basco Paints Launches Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026 As It Celebrates 50 Years Of Excellence

NAIROBI, Kenya- Basco Paints has officially launched the Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026, a premier national golf circuit aimed at growing the game of golf in Kenya, nurturing emerging talent and strengthening the country’s sporting ecosystem.

The launch event was held at the historic Sarova Stanley Hotel and brought together leaders from Kenya’s golfing fraternity, club captains and members of the media.

The event was attended by Kenya Golf Federation President Mr. Philip Ochola, Kenya Golf Union Chairman Mr. Chris Kinuthia and Kenya Ladies Golf Union Chairperson Ms. Mukami Wangai, among other distinguished guests.

The Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026 will feature 12 qualifying tournaments hosted across selected premier golf clubs in Kenya, with golfers allowed to compete in up to three qualifying events which will officially tee off on 22nd May 2026 at Vet Lab Sports Club, Nakuru Golf Club, Sigona Golf Club, Nanyuki Sports Club, Karen Country Club, Ruiru Sports Club, Nyanza Sports Club, Limuru Country Club.

Others are, Nyali Country Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Kericho Golf Club, Eldoret Golf Club and it will culminate in a grand finale, slated for 28th November 2026 at Mt. Kipipiri Golf Club.

Speaking during the launch, Basco Paints Managing Director Mr. Kamlesh Shah described the series as a strategic platform designed to promote sportsmanship, competitiveness, youth empowerment and talent development through a structured and inclusive national golf circuit.

“The Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026 is a statement of intent, of a company that is not only rooted in history, but actively shaping the future of sport, youth empowerment and community engagement in Kenya,” he said.

The launch coincides with Basco Paints’ golden jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years of excellence, innovation and service across Kenya and the East African region. Founded in 1976 in a modest 600-square-foot facility in Ngara with only three employees, the company has grown into one of East Africa’s leading paint manufacturers with over 1,000 employees and operations across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Welcoming guests during the briefing, Basco Paints Chairman Mr. Bipin Shah noted that the company remains committed to supporting sports development, youth empowerment and positive community transformation through strategic partnerships and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

“The Duracoat Golf Masters Series is more than just a tournament. It is a strategic platform designed to grow the game of golf in Kenya, nurture emerging talent and strengthen partnerships within the sporting ecosystem,” he said.

He further highlighted Basco Paints’ continued support for multiple sporting disciplines including golf, cricket and padel, as well as sponsorship of key tournaments such as the Sigona Ladies Open, Junior Open, AAK Golf Tournament and IQSK Golf Tournament.

Through its CSR programmes, the company is also expanding support for sports development in schools with a focus on identifying and nurturing talent at an early stage.

As part of the tournament incentives, Jetour Kenya has partnered with Basco Paints to reward every first Hole-in-One achieved during the 13 tournaments with a brand-new Jetour vehicle valued at over KSh 4 million. Additionally, the grand finale at Mt. Kipipiri Golf Club will feature over KSh 1 million in prizes reinforcing the organizers’ commitment to rewarding excellence and elevating competitive golf in Kenya.

Basco Paints also highlighted its longstanding legacy of innovation within the manufacturing sector. Over the past five decades, the company has pioneered several industry firsts including:

• Kenya’s first major alkyd resin manufacturing plant and metal cans manufacturing plant
• The Automated Computerised Tinting (ACT) Duracoat Colourmania system with over 7,000 custom colour shades;
• East Africa’s first Anti-Bacterial Paint and Lead & Chrome Free Paints;
• The Duracoat Experts Training Program launched in 2010 to train and certify professional painters;
• Recent investments in a PVA resin manufacturing plant and an in-house plastics container plant, making Basco Paints one of the most vertically integrated coatings companies in East Africa.

Closing the event, Basco Paints Director Sales & Marketing Mr. Mital Shah thanked sports federations, corporate partners, golfers and the media for supporting the initiative and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering impactful sporting and community programmes.

“The Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026 embodies our values of sportsmanship, partnership, excellence and opportunity by bringing together stakeholders under one national platform,” he said.

As Basco Paints celebrates 50 years of “Colouring Spaces and Inspiring Generations,” the launch of the Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026 marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of golf in Kenya and demonstrates the impact of collaboration between sporting bodies and the private sector in advancing sports development, youth empowerment and national transformation.