Absa Financial institution Uganda has reaffirmed its dedication to rising golf within the nation by sponsoring 10 golfers to attend the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, alongside a UGX 100 million funding in the direction of the general event expertise.

Of the ten flagged-off golfers, a choose group will take part within the Professional-Am occasion on February 18, forward of the primary event scheduled for February 19–22, 2026 at Karen Nation Membership in Nairobi, Kenya.

The travelling crew contains Kenneth Tumusiime, Darwin Angudri, Joshua Odong, Hellen Lunkuse, Alex Wandera, and Celestine Nsanzuwera (Skilled).

Talking on the flag-off ceremony, Absa Financial institution Uganda’s Government Director and Chief Finance Officer, Michael Segwaya, stated:

“We’re happy to repeatedly assist Ugandan golfers to take part on this prestigious event as a result of it gives a platform for them to be seen and recognised at a worldwide degree. This aligns with our dedication to nurturing sporting excellence and increasing alternatives for expertise throughout the area.”

Absa Financial institution will cater for flights and lodging for the ten novice golfers. The qualifying skilled golfer may even obtain a facilitation kitty of USD 4,745 to allow early journey for follow and guarantee seamless participation all through the event.

This marks the eighth consecutive yr that Absa Financial institution Uganda has supported golfers to participate within the Magical Kenya Open. Up to now, the financial institution has sponsored 70 golfers, offering them with helpful regional and worldwide publicity whereas enhancing their aggressive improvement.

In 2024, Absa Financial institution Uganda sponsored Ronald Rugumayo when he earned his first skilled qualification on the Magical Kenya Open and made historical past as the primary Ugandan to make the lower on the DP World Tour. He achieved the milestone by sinking a decisive birdie on the ultimate gap of the second spherical to complete at +2 general.

With this yr’s qualifying skilled, Celestine Nsanzuwera from Rwanda, the financial institution’s affect now extends throughout the broader East African area.

Commenting on the partnership, Uganda Golf Union consultant Jackson Have been stated:

“Because the Uganda Golf Union, we’re proud to face alongside Absa in flagging off the 2026 Magical Kenya Open Professional-Am crew. Absa’s sponsorship, together with the Absa Professional-Am on the Uganda Open Championships, demonstrates a robust and constant dedication to rising the sport of golf in Uganda and throughout the area. Partnerships like this elevate our tournaments to worldwide requirements and create significant alternatives for each professionals and amateurs to compete on the highest degree. We stay up for an thrilling and impactful 2026 season.”Segwaya added:

“We hope participation on the Magical Kenya Open will encourage a brand new technology to take up the game. Uganda’s golf continues to point out immense potential, and with sustained assist, we will see extra golfers incomes skilled {qualifications}.”

One of many flagged-off golfers, Kenneth Tumusiime, expressed his pleasure:

“I’m trying ahead to this event as a singular expertise on a course I’ve not performed earlier than. Publicity of this sort is necessary for us golfers. Competing at this degree, as our leaders have stated, permits you to check your self in opposition to the perfect.”