Elvis Muigua held his nerve over the final round to win the 2026 NCBA Railway Invitation, the latest leg of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC), at the par-72 Kenya Railways Golf Club in Nairobi.The Windsor Golf Club player posted a three-round total of 217, one-over par, to secure his second KAGC victory of the season, following his triumph at the fourth edition of the NCBA Ronald Marshall and Toby Gibson Tournament at Njoro Golf Club in Nakuru County in May.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMuigua opened with a three-over-par 75 on Friday before producing a brilliant five-under-par 67 on Saturday to move into contention. He closed with another 75 on Sunday to finish four shots clear of Sigona's Aarush Vara, who carded rounds of 74, 71 and 78 for a total of 223.“I am very happy to have won here at Kenya Railways. The 67 on Saturday gave me a good position going into the final round, and although today was not as comfortable, I managed to stay focused and get the job done. Winning my second KAGC event of the season gives me a lot of confidence as we head into the remaining tournaments,” said Muigua.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936459##Vara settled for second, while Eldoret's Ken Serem completed the podium on 224 after rounds of 76, 72 and 76.VetLab's Ebill Omollo finished fourth on 225, having returned scores of 75, 73 and 77, while Nakuru's John Kamaisi and Sigona's Yuvraj Rajput shared fifth place on 226.Kamaisi carded 75, 75 and 76, while Rajput posted 73, 79 and 74.Muthaiga's Eugene Wafula finished seventh on 228 after a final-round 70, having opened with successive rounds of 79. Golf Park's James Maina was eighth on the same score after rounds of 76, 77 and 75, while his clubmate Peter Macharia finished ninth on 228 with rounds of 75, 75 and 78.Ariel Okal's basketball team lands new partner to spearhead growthVetLab's Mikael Kihara completed the top 10 on 229 after rounds of 79, 77 and 73. Muthaiga's Bo Cierra also finished on 229.“Congratulations to Elvis Muigua on a well-earned victory and to all the golfers who competed throughout the three days. The Railway Invitation once again demonstrated the depth of talent in Kenyan amateur golf, with strong performances across the field. At NCBA, we are proud to support the KAGC and provide a platform for golfers to compete, develop their game and pursue their ambitions,” said Florence Mutua, NCBA Assistant Relationship Manager.Malkia Strikers captain explains what went wrong against EgyptThe Railway Invitation is part of the 2026 KAGC calendar, which brings together Kenya's leading amateur golfers in a competitive series that contributes to the championship standings.Muigua's latest victory further underlines his strong form this season as the KAGC calendar enters its closing stages.
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