A total of 252 golfers from Uganda and Kenya participated in the season two of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series – Migingo Skirmishes, held at Limuru Country Club m- in Kenya, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The participants were evenly split between the two countries.
The event marked the fourth cross-border tournament of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series, with Limuru Country Club hosting for the second time. Previous regional engagements have also been held at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas and Entebbe Club.
The tournament saw Kenya’s Limuru Country Club emerge overall team winners with 36 points, over team Uganda’s 12 points. The tournament was played under the match play format, with each team winning contributing one point, and half a point for a tie.
The team event also recognised the biggest-margin winning pair, Daniel Kanyu and Renaldo D’Souza, who posted a 10/8 result.
In the individual competition, Victor Oduor won Men Group C with 44 points, while Winnie topped Ladies Group B with 39 points. Andrew Koech claimed Men Group B with 43 points, tied with runner-up Nelson Githinji, while Elizabeth Gak won Ladies Group A with 39 points. Former Uganda Golf Union President- Moses Matisiko took Men Group A with 37 points, also tied with runner-up Brian Sumbi.
However, the focus was not entirely on the scorecard. For the Ugandan golfers, most of whom had taken part in the inaugural edition in November 2024, the tournament offered an opportunity to return to a transformed Limuru Country Club, following a fire incident that gutted down the clubhouse, just weeks after hosting the inaugural series.
Limuru Country Club Chairman- Geoffrey Githinji, expressed his delight at the continued partnership between the Kenyan and Ugandan golfing communities.
“Events such as this go beyond the competition; they give us an opportunity to interact, build lasting friendships and strengthen the relationship between our two golfing communities. We hope this partnership continues to grow and that the series will bring even more golfers together in the years ahead,” he said.
I&M Bank Group Regional CEO- Kihara Maina, a member of Limuru, and the initiator of the Skirmishes, stated that as a regional bank, initiatives such as these are important because they bring the East African markets closer together.
“As businesses increasingly look beyond their home markets, these connections can open doors and create new opportunities across the region. This regional approach is also reflected in how we serve our customers. Through solutions such as IMBRISK, we make it easier for customers to access and move their money across I&M Bank’s network in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. This is one way we support customers who travel, trade and do business across borders,” Kihara said.
Kihara further guided on the future of the Migingo Skirmishes, suggesting that the organisers should explore the idea of hosting the next edition at a neutral course, noting that playing on home courses tends to give the hosts an added advantage.
The I&M Bank Uganda CEO- Robin Barstow, highlighted that the Migingo Skirmishes holds a special place in the history of the series, because it marked the beginning of cross border golf for the Katogo Golf Series.
“When I&M Bank Uganda partnered with Katogoin 2023, we did not imagine that the series would grow into one of the most sought-after golfing events in the country and even extend beyond our borders. It is encouraging to see how far we have come. With the continued support of our partners and the golfing fraternity in general, I believe the series can only get better,” Bairstow said.
Uganda Golf Union President- Dr. Jackson Were, who participated in the tournament, applauded the Katogo Golf Series organisers and I&M bank, for being deliberate about growing relationships amongst golfers across the region.
“Golf in Uganda continues to grow across all categories, from ladies and amateur golf to the professional level. We are seeing more people take up the game, and platforms like the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series give us a chance to connect with golfers from the region and share in that growth,” he said.
For Katogo Captain Elly Mukasa, one of the most rewarding aspects of the journey has been seeing golfers embrace opportunities to play in new environments, meet new people and build lasting friendships.
“We are now looking to the future. With the renewed I&M Bank partnership, I believe we will go places. Most of us had never imagined we would come this far, but the support and opportunities along the way have been incredible. We are excited about what lies ahead for Katogo and the golfers who are part of this journey,” he said.
Annette Nakiyaga, I&M Bank Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, said the Migingo Skirmishes Season Two success reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that bring its customers together beyond banking.
”It is also important that as our customers travel for such events, they can enjoy convenient banking wherever they are. Our multicurrency prepaid cards, for instance, made it easier to pay for services at the club, hotels, and different venues. This is part of our commitment to being On Your Side, wherever life takes you,” she said.
The denim-and-white-themed 19th Hole experience, hosted by Kenyan comedian and MC Professor Hamo, brought the day to a lively close. Guests enjoyed food, drinks, music and entertainment, with a brief traditional dance performance by the Ugandan contingent adding a cultural touch to the evening.
The Migingo Skirmishes was supported by East Africa Breweries Limited, RwandAir, Fenon, Nairobi Serena, Pepsi Kenya, and NBS Sport.
