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Magical Kenya Open: The weekend that was in Pictures

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 8 – The 2022 Magical Kenya Open had its many firsts, from Ashun Wu being the first Asian to win the iconic international event to Kenya’s youngster Njoroge Kibugi defying all the odds to make the cut, this is how it went down in pictures;

Sports PS Joe Okudo congratulating Kenya’s only player who made the Cut at the 2022 Magical Kenya Open amateur Njoroge Kibugi. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Politician Peter Kenneth congratulating Njoroge Kibugi. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Njoroge Kibugu receive a Ksh One Million Cheque from Kenya Vision 2030 Director General Kenneth Mwige with his Caddie Bo Ciera. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Kenya Vision 2030 Director General Kenneth Mwige sealing a deal with the magnificent Kenya’s top amateur at Magical Kenya Open Njoroge Kibugu who was handed a Ksh 1 million shirt sponsorship. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulates the 2022 Magical Kenya Open winner Asgun Wu of China. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Fans capturing Ashun Wu sealing his win at the 18th hole at Muthaiga Golf Club. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Ashun Wu kisses Trophy after winning the 2022 Magical Kenya Open. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Njoroge Kibugi in action during the last day at the 2022 Magical Kenya Open. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga having a chat with Kenya Open Golf Championship boss Kanyago. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA

This was the last time that President Kenyatta was attending the event as the Head of State and to appreciate him, the Muthaiga Golf Club handed him with an honorary membership.

President Uhuru Kenyatta with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with other dignitaries among them Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa among others. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
President Uhuru Kenyatta walking towards Njoroge Kibugu to award the 18-year-old golfer with the Amateur Plate. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
President Uhuru Kenyatta taking a picture with Muthaiga Golf Club Directors. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was among the dignitaries who attended the 2022 Magical Kenya Open
Absa Bank CEO Jeremy Awori (Right) congratulating the 2022 Magical Kenya Open winner Ashun Wu of China. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Njoroge Kibugu being congratulated by DP World Tour official. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
A scalp of a Leopard placed at the tee-point. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
A scalp of a Buffalo placed at the tee-point. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Magical Kenya Open trophy. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Children follow Njoroge Kibugu at the Muthaiga Golf Course. photo/RAYMOND MAKHAY
Njoroge Kibugu at the 17th hole. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Fans at the 17th hole during the 2022 Magical Kenya Open. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Njoroge Kibugu’s brother Kagwe with the flag cheering on his younger brother who was Kenya’s only player who made the Cut at MKO. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
2022 Magical Kenya Open champion Ashun Wu chipping at the 18th hole. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA

The event could not have ended without ‘Sherehe’ where top artists in the country led by Sauti Soul who brought the house down on Saturday night where thousands of fans were entertained.

Sauti Soul performing at Magical Kenya Open. Photo/ABUU/CAPITAL FM
Sauti Soul performing at Magical Kenya Open. Photo/ABUU/CAPITAL FM
Sauti Soul performing at Magical Kenya Open. Photo/ABUU/CAPITAL FM
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Khaligraph Jones performing at Magical Kenya Open. Photo/ABUU/CAPITAL FM
Capital FM Lifestyle Editor Vincent Ochieng’ with fans including TV personality Lillian Muli (Left). Photo/ABUU/CAPITAL FM
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Miano Muchiri with fans. Photo/ABUU/CAPITAL FM
Capital FM’s Duncan Ndirangu and Heats Presenter Wanjira. Photo/ABUU/CAPITAL FM
Fans entertained at the ’20’ hole by Sauti Soul. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Fan entertained at the ’20’ hole by Sauti Soul. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA
Fan entertained at the ’20’ hole by Sauti Soul. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA

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