The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series 2026 returns this Saturday, May 2nd, at Entebbe Club, with a fresh twist.
Departing from its traditional quarterly format, this outing marks the much-anticipated return leg of the ‘Migingo Skirmishes,’ a Uganda vs Kenya golf showpiece.
The concept of the Migingo Skirmishes was initiated in 2024 by Kihara Mania- the Regional I&M Bank CEO, after he participated in the second edition of the Katogo Golf Series in June the same year. Impressed by the experience, he invited the organisers to take the event to his home club- Limuru Country Club in Kenya.
This idea came to life in November 2024, when over 60 amateur golfers from Uganda traveled to Kenya, and took on members of Limuru Country Club, marking the inaugural I&M Bank Katogo Golf cross-border Series.
By press time, fifty-nine (59) Kenyan golfers, majority from Limuru, had confirmed participation for the Entebbe showdown.
The Katogo Captain- Elly Mukasa, who led the Ugandan contingent to Limuru in 2024, has warmly welcomed the visiting Kenyan golfers, emphasizing the importance of regional unity through sport and the continuity of relationships built through the series.
“We are truly happy to have our Kenyan brothers and sisters in Uganda,” he said. “This is more than just a golf tournament; it’s a celebration of friendship and shared passion. We look forwd to returning the favor and making this an unforgettable experience for every attendee. While we will compete fiercely on the course, the spirit of brotherhood remains at the heart of this series.”
Saturday’s competition will feature a match play format for the main team event- Katogo versus Limuru & Co. Alongside this, a Stableford competition will cater to the wider field of golfers.
In the inaugural Migingo Skirmishes in 2024, the Kenyan side claimed bragging rights after posting an impressive 399 points, comfortably ahead of Uganda’s 343. This weekend, however, the hosts will be eager to leverage their local knowledge to reclaim the title on home soil.
I&M Bank Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications- Annette Nakiyaga, highlighted the significance of the event towards growing the game of golf, and the deepening of regional integration through sport.
“The Migingo Skirmishes gave birth to the cross-border legs of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series. Since then, we’ve been able to host events beyond Uganda and bring together golfers from across the region. We’ve seen how powerful this platform has become in building connections, and there’s so much more in store this year as we continue to expand and innovate,” she said.
The series continues to maintain its signature hole-in-one prize, a brand-new Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
The event will culminate into a 19th hole experience that will be headlined by the Janzi Band, with a relaxed denim-themed dress code.
The 2026 I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series is supported by Johnnie Walker, Victoria Motors, GA Insurance, RwandAir, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, Kampala Serena Hotel, Fenon Events, Goldman’s Luxury, NBS Sport, Case Hospital, and Time Cop Security.
