Rwanda’s Jean D’Amour Hitayezu will headline a strong field at the NCBA Kisii Open “Shabana Trophy”, which tees off at Kisii Sports Club from Friday, 13 November to Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Hitayezu arrives in Kisii in a confident mood after winning the NCBA Manchester Salver at Eldoret Club last weekend.
He defeated compatriot Jacques Byiringiro by three shots, finishing on one under par while Byiringiro carded two over par.
The three-day, 54-hole championship in Kisii will feature a strong regional field of 61 players competing for a share of the Ksh 500,000 prize pool and valuable KAGC Order of Merit points.
Among the leading contenders is John Kamaisi of Nakuru Golf Club, currently ranked second in the 2026 KAGC Player Ranking.
Kamaisi has enjoyed an outstanding season, winning both the NCBA Kiambu Open and NCBA Kabete Open.
Elvis Muigua of Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, ranked third in the KAGC standings, will also be among the players to watch.
Muigua has won two KAGC events this season, including the NCBA Railway Invitation, and will be seeking another strong performance in Kisii.
The field also features Eugine Wafula, ranked fifth in the KAGC standings; Felix Dusabe and Jacques Byiringiro of Limuru Country Club; Amos Odongo and Elly Limo of Golf Park Golf Club; Isaac Makokha of Kenya Railway Golf…
