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Nyanza Open: Kamais takes early lead as defending champion Lejirma struggles on day one

John Kamais of Nakuru Golf Club in action at Nyanza Golf Club.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

The 2024 Nyanza Open dubbed Hippo Pot got off to an exciting start with John Kamais of Nakuru Golf Club seizing the lead after the first round.

Kamais carded a solid even-par 70 on the challenging Nyanza Golf Club course, which played firm and fast under a bit of wind in the afternoon. Kamais managed to stay composed, making smart shots to navigate the course's tricky layout and set the pace for the field. Golfers enjoy a light moment at Nyanza Golf Club.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

Close on his heels is Amos Odongo from Golf Park Golf Club, who finished just one stroke behind at +1 (71).

A three-way tie for third place sees Raphael Leming'ani, Elly Barno, and William Odek all finishing Day One at +2 (72), keeping the leaderboard tightly packed at the top. John Lejirma of of Kenya Railways Golf Club in action at Nyanza Golf Club.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

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