The Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour officially got underway today at Ruiru Sports Club, opening stage for an eight-month journey across Kenya’s top golf courses.
More than 50 professional golfers have signed up for the series, the programme is aimed to equip emerging professional golfers with the skills, discipline and exposure needed to thrive in competitive golf.
The tour will feature 12 events around the country, culminating in a grand finale at Muthaiga Golf Club from February 5–8, 2026.
As part of its KES 3 million sponsorship to the PGK programme, Safaricom lastmonth announced it will be supporting four players: Mutahi Kibugu (Nyeri Golf Club),Mohit Mediratta (Sigona Golf Club), Samuel Njoroge (Railways Golf Club), andMatthew Wahome (Nyali Golf & Country Club) who were selected in a draw.
The four were selected through a draw and will represent Team Safaricom throughout the Equator Tour and other PGK-sanctioned tournaments this season.
A part from financial sponsorship, Safaricom is also offering a comprehensive support package that includes branded golf kits, monthly airtime, smartphones, performance-based cash incentives, and financial literacy training.
They will also receive weekly gym sessions, bi-monthly mental coaching, and monthly simulator-based performance analysis and data capture, enabling the players to continually track and improve their game.
“At Safaricom, we believe in creating more opportunities for young Kenyans to realise their full potential both on and off the field. Through this partnership with PGK, we are not just investing in these four exceptional golfers, but also in the future of Kenyan golf. I wish them the very best as they embark on this journey,” said Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom PLC CEO.
The Equator Tour is part of PGK’s broader Player Development Plan (PDP), the plan is structured with mentorship and training programmes designed to equip emerging golfers with the skills, discipline and exposure needed to thrive locally and internationally in competitive golf.
“It is exciting to be supported by a big brand like Safaricom. As young professional golfers, we see this as a great opportunity not just to showcase our talent but to grow and develop our careers further”.
“We will be able to gain more skills and compete on global stages. We are truly grateful to Dr. Peter Ndegwa for the warm welcome and for gifting us high-quality golf kits, which we will be using during the tour. We promise to make Safaricom proud as our corporate sponsor,” said Kibugu.
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The launch of the Equator Tour signals a new chapter for Kenyan golf one shaped by collaboration, long-term investment, one grounded in vision, collaboration and the Olympic dream.
