The 2025 NCBA Golf Series came to a climax defined by discipline, courage and regional pride as the grand finale unfolded at the iconic Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi.

What began months ago across four East African nations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda culminated in a performance that not only showcased the depth of talent within the region, but highlighted Tanzania’s growing authority in the sport.

After 38 qualifier events, countless hours on the fairway and a season built on consistency and precision, Tanzania’s Nsajigwa Mwansasu rose above the competition to claim the Division 1 Championship, writing a historic chapter in the country’s golfing journey.

Muthaiga is not a course that forgives. It demands intention, clarity of mind, and an ability to adapt rapidly. The greens run fast, the rough can be punishing, and pressure hangs in the air thicker than the Nairobi morning mist.

Yet from the onset, Tanzania’s trio Nsajigwa, Asha Rashidi and Victoria Taiko—walked onto the course with a calm presence that suggested readiness built not from chance, but from a season of deliberate preparation.

Their path to Nairobi had taken them through Lugalo Golf Club, Zanzibar courses, Morogoro, Moshi TPC and beyond, each event sharpening their rhythm and resilience.

For Nsajigwa, the finale was not just another tournament; it was the ultimate test of months of commitment. Shot after shot, he demonstrated strategic intelligence choosing the safer landing ones when needed, taking calculated risks at the right moments, and above all, keeping his composure when the competition tightened.

His performance echoed the very essence of Maisha ni Hesabu that success is the sum of thoughtful decisions. When he tapped in the final putt and the cheers rose around the green, the moment felt like a destination he had been steadily charting since the early qualifiers.

Asha Rashidi and Victoria Taiko contributed more than presence; they contributed strength, balance and a sense of steady determination. Their swings were confident; their reads of the course intuitive, and their ability to maintain momentum across challenging holes spoke to the rising depth in women’s golf within Tanzania.

They carried themselves with the pride of players representing not only their country, but the promise of a growing sporting ecosystem.

The finale was also a reflection of how far the NCBA Golf Series has come in just five years.

What started as a regional competition has evolved into a pipeline of rising talent, a platform for community building and a showcase of the East African spirit of excellence.

The numbers 38 qualifiers, over 100 finalists, thousands of golfers engaged tell a story of scale. But the heart of the series is in the journey: the early mornings, the nervous first swings, the unexpected

comebacks, the lessons carried from course to course. It is a journey lived in numbers, but felt in moments.

Sharing his reflections after the finale, Solomon Kawiche, Senior Marketing Manager at NCBA, emphasized the significance of Tanzania’s performance:

“This victory is bigger than a trophy. It represents the growth of Tanzanian golf, the discipline of our players, and the power of consistent investment in talent. Nsajigwa, Asha and Victoria have shown what becomes possible when opportunity meets hard work.

Their success captures the meaning of 'Maisha ni Hesabu': every stroke, every lesson, every chance to compete contributes to a story of progress. Today, that story belongs to Tanzania.”

Beyond the competition, the finale highlighted how NCBA continues to strengthen the landscape of golf across the region. With quarterly junior tournaments now rolling out, expanded partnerships in sports development, and a strong commitment to nurturing talent at all levels, the future of the game looks especially promising.

The series does not end in Nairobi; it evolves from here. As the sun dipped behind the Muthaiga treeline and the 2025 NCBA Golf Series came to a close, one truth stood out: Tanzania did not simply participate, they arrived, competed and conquered.

Their victory signals a new chapter for the nation’s golfers, one where possibility feels larger, confidence runs deeper and the numbers behind their progress continue to add up in their favor. The regional stage is theirs to shape, and this finale is only the beginning of what lies ahead.