Ugandan golfers seek revenge against Kenya in Migingo Skirmishes rematch
Nearly 200 golfers are expected to compete in the ‘Migingo Skirmishes,’ an event first held in Limuru in November 2024, where the Kenyan team claimed victory.
Elly Mukasa in action . Photo by Michael Nsubuga
Ugandan golfers will be eager to overcome their Kenyan counterparts when the two nations clash in the return leg of the cross-border I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series at Entebbe Club on Saturday.
Nearly 200 golfers are expected to compete in the ‘Migingo Skirmishes,’ an event first held in Limuru in November 2024, where the Kenyan team claimed victory.
Kenyan golfers took the bragging rights after posting 399 points to Uganda’s 343. The best top ten scores count for the overall team score.
The concept of the Migingo Skirmishes was initiated in 2024 by Kihara Mania, the Regional I&M Bank CEO, after he participated in the second edition of the Katogo Golf Series in June the same year.
Impressed by the experience, he invited the organisers to take the event to his home club, Limuru Country Club, in Kenya. The idea came to life in November 2024, when over 60 amateur golfers from Uganda traveled to Kenya and took on members of Limuru Country Club, marking the inaugural I&M Bank Katogo Golf cross-border series.
Already close to 60 Kenyan golfers, the majority from Limuru, are in the country waiting for the action.
The Katogo Captain, Elly Mukasa, who led the Ugandan contingent to Limuru in 2024, warmly welcomed the visiting Kenyan golfers, emphasizing the importance of regional unity through sport and the continuity of relationships built through the series.
“We are truly happy to have our Kenyan brothers and sisters in Uganda,” he said.
“This is more than just a golf tournament; it’s a celebration of friendship and shared passion. We look forward to returning the favor and making this an unforgettable experience for every attendee. While we will compete fiercely on the course, the spirit of brotherhood remains at the heart of this series.”
Saturday’s competition will feature a match play format for the main team event—Katogo versus Limuru & Co. Alongside this, a Stableford competition will cater to the wider field of golfers.
I&M Bank Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Annette Nakiyaga, highlighted the significance of the event towards growing the game of golf and the deepening of regional integration through sport.
“The Migingo Skirmishes gave birth to the cross-border legs of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series. Since then, we’ve been able to host events beyond Uganda and bring together golfers from across the region. We’ve seen how powerful this platform has become in building connections, and there’s so much more in store this year as we continue to expand and innovate,” she said.
The series continues to maintain its signature hole-in-one prize, a brand-new Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The event will culminate in a 19th hole experience that will be headlined by the Janzi Band, with a relaxed denim-themed dress code.
The 2026 I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series is supported by Johnnie Walker, Victoria Motors, GA Insurance, RwandAir, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, Kampala Serena Hotel, Fenon Events, Goldman’s Luxury, NBS Sport, Case Hospital, and Time Cop Security.