Ahimbisibwe, Hellen rule Entebbe at Katogo Golf Series

Conrads Ahimbisibwe shot a 68 nett to win the second quarter I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series at Entebbe Club on Saturday.

Ahimbisibwe, who has a handicap of 50, beat over 100 other players to take home top prizes. He won a RwandAir ticket, a DStv hamper, and a one-night stay for two with breakfast at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa.

In the ladies’ category, Peace Hellen shot a 66 nett to win by one stroke over Sheilla Nduhukire. This was her first overall victory in a Katogo event which also won her the same prizes.

Gross winner Peace Kabasweka (left) receives her prizes from the Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Kiryowa Kiwanuka (right) and his son Mugambe Kiwanuka after the after the second quarter Katogo championship at Entebbe Club, May 30, 2026. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

“I have won this golf tournament by the grace of God. I thank God that I am the winner. Yeah, and I'm so happy; I'm so excited,” Ahimbisibwe said.

“This is the first time I've been to this Katogo Golf Series. It was an amazing tournament, though very challenging. I've lost three balls, but all in all, you know, golf is about determination, focus, discipline, and getting to the game. “I loved it because you had to declare the clubs you were going to use, so it was also a challenge that you could not use any other club apart from the ones you declared from the tee. So, it was a little bit challenging, but I thank God I made it,” Ahimbisibwe stated. 

For Peace Hellen, whose round produced six pars and two birdies, it was a moment to savour as she picked her first overall win from the quarterly event. 

Ivan Arinaitwe (left) receives his Group A prizes from UBL's Finance & Strategy Director Josephine Njoroge after the Katogo second quarter tournament at Entebbe Club, May 30, 2026. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

“I feel very happy about the win. This is my first overall win at this event, though I have been picking up other awards. The course was cool, and my game was fantastic. But it was all about my tee shots; my driver worked well today,” Hellen said.

“I ensure I play at least once; I practice and go to the range as well. But I need more time to perfect my game. But my cabin is already full of trophies, and I’m working hard to cut my handicap. I want to be playing at handicap 9 by the end of the year,” Hellen, who plays off 19, stated. 

Speaking to the golfers after the event, which coincided with the live screening of the PSG versus Arsenal Champions League final, Sam Ntulume, the I&M Bank executive director, noted that the Katogo golf event continues to stand out because of the different stakeholders involved.

RwadAir Country Manager Vennah Mukumburwa (left) and I&M Bank's Executive Director San Ntulume (right) pose with the overall winners Conrads Ahimbisibwe (2nd left) and Peace Hellen after the second quarter Katogo championship at Entebbe Club, May 30, 2026. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

 “Every round gives us something to look forward to. Whether you played well, struggled on a few holes, won a prize or simply came to be in the company of fellow golfers, everyone here lives with a memorable experience,” Ntulume stated. He reminded the golfers that I&M Bank MasterCard holders, particularly World Elite cardholders, enjoy exclusive golf privileges, including up to 30% off green fees or complimentary guest access at Lake Victoria Serena and select courses globally under the MasterCard Golf Program.

Overall winners

Conrads Ahimbisibwe 68nett

Peace Hellen 66

Gross winners

Joel Nagaba 76

Peace Kabasweka 80

Group A

Dennis Kawalya 73nett

Ivan Arinaitwe 74

Edgar Muzahura 76

Group B

Patrick Mugisha 70c/b

John Paul Namoma 70

Rino Kitimbo 72c/b

Group C

Stephen Adrapi 71c/b

Charles Kakaire 71

Charles Kizito 72

Group A ladies

Julia Nampeewo 75

Berna Musanabera 77

Rita Apell 79c/b

Group B ladies

Sheilla Nduhukire 67

Phionah Namanya 70

Ruth Akello 71

Longest drive

Esther Aganyira

Ivan Arinaitwe

Nearest to the pin

Rino Kitimbo

Pamela Tumusiime

Piga Mingi

Chris Jaramogi