Tanzania's Growing Presence in Women's Amateur Golf

TLDR

• NAIROBI: TANZANIA’S Madina Iddi produced another strong performance on the regional amateur golf circuit, finishing tied for 20th at the NCBA Karen Challenge 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, over the weekend.
• The Karen Challenge attracted more than 150 golfers from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, India and Austria, making it one of the stronger regional fields.
• The Arusha Gymkhana Golf Club (AGC) player opened with a five-over-par 77 on Friday, tying for 20th before carding an eight-over-par 80 in Sat- urday’s second round at Karen Country Club.
• Her two-round total of 157, 13-over par, left her tied for 33rd among more than 150 golfers.
• Madina’s latest finish further strengthens her record in regional competitions and adds to Tanzania’s growing presence in women’s amateur golf.