Entebbe golfers beat Kenyan counterparts in I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series

Entebbe Club golfers, playing under the social group Katogo, defeated their Kenyan counterparts from Limuru Golf Club 16.5–11.5 points as the two nations clashed in the return leg of the cross-border I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series at Entebbe Club on Saturday.

The Kenyan team had claimed victory in the first leg of the event, dubbed the ‘Migingo Skirmishes,’ in Limuru back in November 2024 after posting 399 points to Uganda’s 343, with the best ten scores counting for the overall team score.

However, Entebbe prevailed in the return leg, which was played under a match-play format.

Entebbe Club members and some of their counter parts from Limuru pose after the second leg of the cross-border I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series at Entebbe Club. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

Timothy Okanya and James Okema secured the first victory of the day with a 3&2 win over Samson Ndirangu and Kenneth Wanjohi. Innocent Kihika and Morris Ongwech followed suit with a 7&5 victory over Onesmus Kiama and Gerald Cheruiyot. Other winners for the hosts included Lony Akena and Nicholas Kebba (5&3), Ronald Pulle and Michael Monne (4&3), and Charles Kizito and Mark Kaddumukasa (3&2), who defeated Tichi Abuki and Alvin Mokaya, Antony Akumu and Shadrack Ogindi, and Ken Ombati and Patrick Tumbo, respectively.

James O’Sullivan and Moureen Okura beat Lawrence Kinyanjui and Davis Nyamweya 4&3, while Serwano Walusimbi and Paul Katuramu edged Ben Kiraithe and Dan Kivuitu 1UP. Martin Kivumbi and Jovia Tugume beat Wilson Sugut and Nathan Tororey 2&1. Allan Muhereza and Adrian Bukenya, as well as Raymond Ekwamu and Ian Mutibwa, won their encounters 2&1 each.

Ladies Group A winner Peace Kabasweka (left) receives his prizes from UBL Finance Director Josephine Njoroge after the Katogo Crossboader championship at Entebbe Club. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

Nathan Njuguna, playing solo against Peace Kabasweka and Stephen Kabugo, lost 7&6, while Daniel Muwooya and Mathias Zungu were 4&2 winners over Harry Kip and David Nyale. Jacob Byamukama and Peter Kagumya shared the spoils with Kihara Maina and Patrick Kinyanjui. Josephine Njoroge and Grace Mayiani easily defeated Dan Lubanga and George Nganda 8&7, while Michael Sekadde and Jackon Were won 5&3 against Andrew Koech and Bill Maiyani.

Limuru’s wins came from Ken Sawe and Eddie Ouko, who won 2UP against Henry Nsubuga and Milton Edimu, and Alex Tolgos and Peter Maritim, who stopped William Otieno and Arthur Gwaku 1UP. Lawrence Njega and Richard Marisin, Sylvester Kinyor and Alex Kirwa, as well as Gilbert Maina and James Githini, won their matches 3&2 against Paul Kaheru and Maxi Byenkya, Harry Hakiza and Jerry Owachi, and Elly Mukasa and Peter Magona, respectively.

Sylvester Kinyor and Alex Kirwa, along with Dennis Chebitwey and Tonny Njuguna, proved too strong for Ancel Tumwesigye and Milton Ocen, and John Basabose and Daudi Sebbaale, winning 4UP and 3&1 respectively. The matches between Stephen Magero and Brian Manyindo versus Nick Gathuru and Wallace Mwaura, as well as Robert Ejiku and Johnson Dairo versus Arnold Karanja and John Kabiru, ended all-square before a lively 19th-hole experience.

Group C winner Mark Nahabwe (left) receives his prizes from RwandAir Country Manager Vennah Mukumburwa after the Katogo Crossboader championship at Entebbe Club, May 2, 2026. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

The concept of the Migingo Skirmishes was initiated in 2024 by Kihara Maina, Regional CEO of I&M Bank, after he participated in the second edition of the Katogo Golf Series in June of the same year in Entebbe. The tournament wound up with a lively 19th-hole experience, where both sets of golfers enjoyed themselves into the early hours of the morning.

Kihara Maina stated that the tournament has significantly strengthened ties between golfers from both nations.

“This tournament allows us to experience new cultures and build lasting friendships, as we are witnessing today. We are pleased to see its continued growth and are confident it will become even stronger. As a financial institution, I&M Bank is committed to supporting initiatives that create long-term value. The event is not just about golf but about fostering relationships and new business opportunities. We are proud of its progress and recognise that our region is evolving rapidly, with expanding trade,” he said.

Subsidiary results

Group A

Twinemanzi Tumubweinee 35pts

Ivan Arinaitwe 34

Allan Muhereza 33

Group B

Andrew Koech 41

Mathias Kalule 40c/b

Allan Akira 40

Group C

Mark Nahabwe 44

Denis Akankunda 40

Lloyd Busulwa 37c/b

Group A-ladies

Peace Kabasweka 36pts

Florence Namara 35c/b

Moureen Okura 35

Group B

Esther Aganyira 35

Grace Mayiyani 34

Phionah Namanya 33

Longest drive

Jerry Owachi

Peace Hellen

Nearest to the pin

Arthur Gwaku

Julia Joan Nampeewo