Safaricom-sponsored professional golfer Samuel Chege Njoroge has won the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour Second Edition at Thika Sports Club, finishing on 278 strokes (10 under par) after four days of competition, according to a Safaricom press release issued in Nairobi on May 25, 2026.

The release said Njoroge topped the leaderboard ahead of Dismas Indiza, who finished second on 279 strokes, while Karanga Michael placed third with 283 strokes.

The tournament is part of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour, a domestic series that the organisers say will be played across 11 courses countrywide this year. The circuit is positioned as a pathway for Kenyan professionals targeting appearances in higher-profile events such as the Magical Kenya Open and long-term qualification ambitions including the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, according to the same statement.

Corporate-backed sports properties have become a visible channel for brand marketing and stakeholder engagement in Kenya, particularly in golf, where participation and venues intersect with corporate and high-net-worth audiences. For listed firms such as Safaricom, sponsorships often sit alongside broader reputational and community investment programmes, even as companies seek measurable returns in visibility and engagement.

Njoroge attributed the win to consistent play across the week and said the outcome would shape his approach for upcoming events on the tour.

“I am very excited to win this tournament. The competition was tough, and every round was challenging, so I am happy with how I played throughout the week. Winning at Thika Sports Club is special to me, and this victory gives me confidence going into the next legs of the tour,” said Njoroge.

The press release also listed other top-10 finishers as Kennedy Abuto (288), Greg Snow and Edwin Mudanyi (tied on 289), John Lejirma (290), CJ Wangai (294), Mike Kisia (295) and Mohit Mediratta (296).

Safaricom said the win adds to Njoroge’s earlier performance on the series, noting that he won his first PGK Equator Tour title during the first edition at Diamonds Leisure Golf Club in Diani.

From an industry perspective, sustained corporate sponsorship of local tours can deepen the competitive calendar for professional golfers, improving earning opportunities and strengthening the pipeline for regional and international events. For Kenya’s sports business ecosystem, a more structured national circuit can also support host clubs, local suppliers and event-related hospitality spend in towns where tournaments are staged.

The organisers said attention now shifts to the third leg at Limuru Country Club. The tour is supported by corporates including Safaricom, NCBA, Betika, Kenya Airways, Visa, Britam and Johnnie Walker, according to the press release.