Rwanda's Hitayezu leads the field at the NCBA Kisii Open as the golf series nears its Grand Finale
Sixty-one players are competing over 54 holes for a Ksh500,000 prize pool and Order of Merit points before the Grand Finale at Karen on 28 November.
Kisii — Rwanda's Jean D'Amour Hitayezu headlines a regional field of 61 players at the NCBA Kisii Open "Shabana Trophy", a three-day, 54-hole event at Kisii Sports Club running from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November, KBC reported.
Hitayezu arrived in form after winning the NCBA Manchester Salver at Eldoret Club last weekend, finishing one under par, three shots ahead of compatriot Jacques Byiringiro.
Contenders
John Kamaisi of Nakuru Golf Club, second in the 2026 KAGC player ranking, has won both the NCBA Kiambu Open and the NCBA Kabete Open this season. Elvis Muigua of Windsor, ranked third, has won two KAGC events, including the NCBA Railway Invitation. Eugine Wafula, ranked fifth, is also in the field, and home hopes rest on Geoffrey Karioki. The players are competing for a share of a Ksh500,000 prize pool and KAGC Order of Merit points.
Road to Karen
A final mini-qualifying event at Nandi Bears Club this Saturday will decide the last places for the NCBA Grand Finale, due at Karen Country Club on 28 November.
Source: KBC, 12 November 2026.
