Safaricom Tops the Leaderboard as the PGK Equator Tour Enters Final Leg at Royal Nairobi Club
The Safaricom team of Samuel Njoroge, Mutahi Kibugu, Mohit Mediratta and Matthew Wahome lead the corporate standings with 7,575 points as the season climax.
Kenya’s professional golfers will this week battle for crucial qualification points as the PGK Equator Tour enters its final leg at the par-72 Royal Nairobi Golf Club, running from Thursday 22nd to Sunday, 25 January.
The finale comes at a pivotal moment, with players chasing slots at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. A total of 35 golfers are expected to compete as the tour concludes.
Safaricom Team currently leads the corporate rankings with 7,575 points, ahead of Kenya Airways (5,635), Visa Team (4,745), Johnnie Walker (4,460), NCBA (4,370) and Britam (1,810).
Standout performer Samuel Njoroge will be aiming to cap off a strong season, while local favourites Mutahi Kibugu and Matthew Wahome seek to impress on home turf. Meanwhile, Mohit Mediratta, will be looking to bounce back in form and challenge for the tournament title.
“The PGK Equator Tour has been an incredible journey for all of us. The competition has been intense, and every leg has pushed us to raise our game. Leading the table heading into the finale is a huge motivation and a reflection of our consistency and hard work. Playing the final leg at Royal Nairobi makes it even more special. We are grateful to Safaricom for the support that has given us the platform, confidence and exposure to compete at this level, while also uplifting the entire tour and Kenyan golf.” Said Samuel Njoroge.
Launched in July last year, the PGK Equator Tour has been staged at leading courses across the country, including Ruiru Sports Club, Limuru Country Club, Great Rift Valley Lodge, Nakuru Golf Club, Diamond Leisure Golf Resort and Sigona Golf Club, helping raise the standard of professional golf and grow fan engagement.
The Royal Nairobi finale is expected to deliver a fitting climax, combining elite competition with an opportunity for fans to engage with Kenya’s emerging golfing stars.
“As the PGK Equator Tour comes to a close, we are proud to support these four exceptional golfers. They have shown resilience and showcased the talent Kenya has to offer when given the right platform, even as they pursue Olympic qualification,” said Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO
Safaricom is among the corporate sponsors for the tour committing KES 3 million to support Njoroge, Mediratta, Kibugu and Wahome. The backing has strengthened competitiveness and visibility across the tour, underscoring Safaricom’s long-term commitment to sports development and nurturing Kenyan talent.
