Kaguta, Kandu Reign Supreme As NCBA Golf Series Hits Feverpitch At The Coast

MOMBASA, Kenya- It was a day of top-tier golf as William Kaguta and Mary Kandu emerged as the overall gross winners at the NCBA Golf Series hosted at the Nyali Golf & Country Club over the weekend.

The event, which attracted 223 golfers from across the Mombasa region, saw fierce competition as players vied for a spot in the series’ Grand Finale.

Leading the charge in the gross category was William Kaguta, playing off handicap 2, who posted an excellent round of 68 gross to emerge as the Overall Gross Men Winner.

He was closely followed by Henry Kamau (hcp 1), who secured the runner-up spot with a score of 74 gross. The third position went to Gurbux Singh (hcp 4), who finished with 76 gross.

Speaking after his win, Kaguta expressed his joy and gratitude: “I’m truly delighted to have come out on top today. The course was challenging but enjoyable. Winning here at Nyali and booking my spot in the Grand Finale is a big achievement. I want to thank NCBA for supporting golf and creating these opportunities for us to compete and grow.”

In the women’s gross category, Mary Kandu (hcp 9) impressed with a score of 78 gross to clinch the Overall Gross Lady Winner title. Joyce Radtke (hcp 10) followed with 80 gross as runner-up, while Susan Stokes (hcp 10) settled for third place with 88 gross.

“I’m incredibly proud of this win. The course was in great condition, but it definitely tested every part of my game. It’s always a special feeling to compete at home with such a strong field. I truly appreciate NCBA for their consistent support of women’s golf and for giving us this platform to shine and improve,” said Kandu after her win.

In Division A (handicap up to 12), Omar Lewa (hcp 9) claimed top honors with 40 points. Vishnu Dhutia (hcp 11) followed in second place with 36 points, while Martin Wahome (hcp 12) completed the podium with 35 points.

Division B (hcp 13–24) saw Michael Mbugua (hcp 23) win with 40 points on countback, followed by Hitendra Halai (hcp 19) with the same score, and Tom Soigwa (hcp 19) third with 38 points.

On the ladies’ side in the same division, Florence Karimi (hcp 21) won with 34 points on countback, edging Joyce Kamau (hcp 24), while Truphena Oyaro (hcp 14) also finished with 34 points in third.

Division C (hcp 25–54) was claimed by Virginia Flora (hcp 45) with 40 points. Kabir Kakkar (hcp 36) and Jayne Githere (hcp 27) followed with 39 and 38 points, respectively.

Naomi Kikulu (hcp 12) claimed the Guest Winner title with 38 points, while Fidelis Wasike (Jnr) (hcp 9) impressed in the juniors’ category, taking top honors with 32 points.

In the special prizes, Charles Rob claimed the Longest Drive among the Men, while Mary Kandu added to her tally by winning the Longest Drive among the Ladies.

Dr. Rohit Devani was closest to the pin for the men with a remarkable shot landing at 6 feet 3 inches, while Sandrah Githere won the ladies’ nearest to the pin at 16 feet 0.16 inches.

Players at the Nyali leg also competed for a spectacular hole-in-one prize—a JCB 3DX Backhoe Loader, courtesy of NCBA’s partnership with JCB Ganatra. Though no one claimed the prize, the excitement added to the high stakes of the day.

The event marked another successful leg in the 2025 NCBA Golf Series calendar, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to growing the sport nationwide.

NCBA Mombasa Regional Manager Yasir Ashur, speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, emphasized the bank’s vision: “At NCBA, we are committed to supporting platforms that nurture talent, bring communities together, and create impact. Golf is a sport of discipline and precision, values we strongly resonate with. We’re proud of the journey this series has taken since 2021, and even more proud to be back here at Nyali where the energy, competition, and camaraderie are always incredible.”

Nyali Golf Club Captain, Omar Lewa, lauded the partnership and the competitive spirit on the course: “It was a fantastic day of golf. We are truly grateful to NCBA for being a loyal partner to Nyali over the years. Their continued support has elevated our golfing calendar and helped us host tournaments that rival any in the country.”