Indiza, Nsanzuwera earn Sunshine Tour Cards

Dismas Indiza celebrates after winning the Shunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing title in Ruiru/HANDOUT

Kenya’s Dismas Indiza and Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera have earned full playing rights on the Sunshine Tour.

Indiza and Nzanzuwera join fellow East African Njoroge Kibugu following an impressive inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing.

They secured their cards after finishing second and third, respectively, on the Tour’s Order of Merit, capping off a highly competitive season that has now firmly positioned East African golfers on a clear pathway to the global professional game.

The trio will now transition to the Sunshine Tour, where they have received special dispensation to feature in the early part of the 2026 season, known as the 'Winter Swing'.

The swing runs from April to June and consists of a series of tournaments across Southern Africa before the mid-year break in July and August.

Speaking after securing his card, Nsanzuwera welcomed the opportunity to step up to the Sunshine Tour. “This is a big moment for me and for Rwandan golf. The Sunshine Tour gave me the platform to compete regularly and improve my game. Winning twice during the season gave me confidence, and now I am looking forward to testing myself against top players,” said the Rwandese.

Indiza, reflecting on his season, emphasised the importance of consistency. “It was a long and competitive season, and every event counted. Winning in Ruiru and staying consistent across the other tournaments made the difference for me. This Tour has raised the level of competition in the region, and earning a Sunshine Tour card is a strong motivation as I take the next step,” said Indiza.

Their schedule begins with the Mediclinic Invitational from  April 15-18. They will then feature at the FBC Zim Open from May 7-10, before competing in the Kit Kat Cash & Carry Pro-Am from May 14- 17. The trio is also expected to tee off at the SunBet Challenge at Humewood Golf Club from May 20-22.

Further events for the swing include the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions (June 4-7), the Mopani Zambia Open (June 11- 14), and the KCM Challenge (June 18-21), providing a consistent run of high-level competition as they settle into the Tour.

Nsanzuwera earned his Sunshine Tour card after a standout season that saw him win the Diani and Kigali legs, alongside multiple top-three finishes, to secure second place on the Order of Merit with 1,317 points.

 Indiza, who finished third with 753 points, claimed victory at the Ruiru leg and maintained strong consistency throughout the season to seal his elevation to the continental stage. They join Kibugu, who was crowned the inaugural Order of Merit champion after winning four of the 10 events and registering several top finishes.

His progression has already been evident at the Magical Kenya Open 2026, where he was the only Kenyan to make the cut and went on to finish at an impressive 6-under par, the best score by a Kenyan in the tournament’s history.

Speaking on the trio’s transition to the Sunshine Tour, Sunshine Development Tour chairman Peter Gacheru highlighted both the opportunity and the challenge ahead: