Rwanda’s Nsazuwera, Kenya’s Nduva check in for Stanbic Entebbe Open

What the report says

Rwanda’s Celestin Nsazuwera and Kenya’s Daniel Nduva have entered the Stanbic Bank-sponsored Entebbe Open, according to The Independent Uganda. The tournament is set to begin at the Lake Side course in Entebbe, with the professional competition running from November 3 to 6, followed by the subsidiary event on November 7.

The report says the professional field includes 31 Ugandan players, led by reigning Uganda Open champion Ronald Rugumayo, alongside the two visiting golfers from Rwanda and Kenya. Nsazuwera is identified as the 2025 Uganda Open Pro winner. Other notable professionals listed include Entebbe-born Deo Akope, Vincent Byamukama, Grace Kasango, Rodel Gaita, Abraham Ainamani, Phillip Kasozi, David Kamulindwa, Silver Opio, Andrew Ssekibejja and Abbey Bagalana.

The professional prize fund is reported at sh36 million, with the winner set to receive sh5.7 million. The article also notes an sh8 million purse for elite amateurs, with Joseph Cwinyaai, Michael Tumisiime, Amon Bwambale, Abdullah Kakooza, Abdul Kaketto, Godfrey Kambale, Joseph Kasozi and John Musimenta among those named in that category.

The entry of players from Rwanda and Kenya adds an East African dimension to one of Uganda’s key golf events and highlights the tournament’s regional profile. The Independent Uganda’s report is dated November 2 and was filed from Entebbe.