Updated 1 November 2026
Muthaiga Golf Club membership fees for a single full member with golf are KSh 980,000 in entrance fees plus a KSh 20,000 chit deposit (KSh 1,000,000 in total), and the annual subscription is KSh 60,000, according to the club’s own full-membership application pack. Muthaiga Golf Club membership fees are set out below. A joint (couple) membership costs KSh 1,340,000 to join and KSh 99,000 a year. You also pay a non-refundable application fee, and you cannot apply without a proposer who has been a member for more than three years.
Updated November 2026. Figures are taken from the Full Member Application Forms published on Muthaiga Golf Club’s tee-booking site (teebooking.muthaigagolfclub.com) and the club’s Membership Entrance Procedure page. The club can revise fees at any time, so confirm with the General Manager’s office before paying.
Contents
In this guide
- Muthaiga Golf Club membership fees at a glance
- Who can join Muthaiga Golf Club?
- How to join: the full-membership process step by step
- Expatriate membership process
- Junior membership conversion
- What membership gets you
- Other costs to budget for
- How Muthaiga compares with other clubs
- Muthaiga Golf Club membership fees: summary
- Frequently asked questions
Muthaiga Golf Club membership fees at a glance
| Category | Entrance fee | Chit deposit | Total to join | Annual subscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single full member (with golf) | KSh 980,000 | KSh 20,000 | KSh 1,000,000 | KSh 60,000 |
| Joint full member (with golf) | KSh 1,260,000 | KSh 40,000 | KSh 1,340,000 | KSh 99,000 |
| Spouse of an existing member | KSh 280,000 | KSh 20,000 | KSh 300,000 | Not stated in the form |
| Single expatriate | KSh 180,000 | KSh 60,000 | KSh 280,000 (includes KSh 40,000 subscription) | KSh 40,000 |
| Joint expatriate | KSh 360,000 | KSh 120,000 | KSh 560,000 (includes KSh 80,000 subscription) | KSh 80,000 |
On top of these, the application fee is KSh 20,000 for a single full membership and KSh 40,000 for a joint application, paid by cheque to Muthaiga Golf Club when you hand in the form. The club’s form says the joining amount is due within 30 days of being elected.
The chit deposit is money held against your bar and restaurant account (members sign “chits” rather than paying cash), so it is not a fee you lose, but you need it in hand on day one.
Who can join Muthaiga Golf Club?
Muthaiga Golf Club describes itself as a private, member-owned corporate and family club, often called the “Home of Golf” in Kenya. It lists five membership categories:
- Full membership for people living in Nairobi who want to play and use the club regularly.
- Country membership for members living outside Nairobi.
- Overseas membership for members based abroad.
- Expatriate membership for diplomats, business people or international employees who do not ordinarily live in Kenya, for a term of up to three years.
- Temporary membership for people living more than 100km from the club, for less than three months in a year. Temporary members pay no entrance fee but cannot enter competitions or sign in guests.
The club does not publish country or overseas membership fees online. If you are in either group, ask the General Manager’s office for the current schedule.
How to join: the full-membership process step by step
- Find a proposer. A current member who has held membership for more than three years, with no overdue arrears on their account, must propose you. A seconder is also needed.
- Introduction letter. Your proposer writes to the General Manager introducing you and receives a Proposer’s Form, which the proposer and seconder sign and return.
- Application form and fee. The club sends the application form, which you fill in yourself and return with the KSh 20,000 (single) or KSh 40,000 (joint) application fee.
- Documents. The checklist asks for your CV, copies of academic certificates, two passport photos, a copy of your ID or passport, the signed proposer’s form and the proposer’s introduction letter. For joint membership both spouses provide their own.
- Membership committee. You meet the membership committee with your proposer.
- Notice board. Your name is posted on the club notice board for at least 30 days, so members can raise objections.
- Board introduction and ballot. Your proposer introduces you to the Board of Directors, after which you are balloted.
- Pay within 30 days. Once elected, pay the entrance fee and chit deposit within 30 days.
The club’s checks on proposers are strict: the official-use section of the form records whether the proposer and seconder have been members for three years, whether their accounts are clear over 90 days, and how many candidates each has introduced that year.
Expatriate membership process
Expatriates follow a shorter route. You fill in an application form and attach a letter of introduction from your employer if you are an international employee. Once processed you pay the annual fees within 30 days and join on a three-month probation, during which you meet at least three members of the Membership and Disciplinary committee and the General Manager.
Junior membership conversion
Junior members can convert to full membership at age 25, with a parent as proposer, by filling in the full membership forms. The club’s form gives a discount on the entrance fee for long-standing juniors (for example, juniors of more than five years pay a percentage of the full fee), so ask the club for the exact percentage that applies to you.
What membership gets you
Membership gives you the 18-hole championship course, which hosted the Magical Kenya Open on the DP World Tour from 2022 to 2025, plus the club’s social facilities. The club says it has reciprocal arrangements with more than 10 clubs in Kenya, East Africa, South Africa, Europe and the Far East, which is useful if you travel for work.
Other costs to budget for
- Caddie fees and competition entry fees.
- Food and drinks billed to your chit account.
- Guest green fees when you bring visitors. See our check of golf green fees in Nairobi.
- Equipment and lessons if you are new to the game.
How Muthaiga compares with other clubs
Muthaiga is among the most expensive clubs to join in Kenya. For other options see our guide to Karen Country Club membership fees, the full list of golf clubs in Kenya, and, for a non-golf option, Parklands Sports Club membership fees. If you are new to golf, start with how to get a golf handicap in Kenya.
Muthaiga Golf Club membership fees: summary
Muthaiga Golf Club membership fees are KSh 1,000,000 to join as a single member and KSh 60,000 a year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to join Muthaiga Golf Club?
A single full membership with golf costs KSh 1,000,000 to join (KSh 980,000 entrance plus KSh 20,000 chit deposit), plus a KSh 20,000 application fee. A couple pays KSh 1,340,000 plus a KSh 40,000 application fee.
What is the annual subscription at Muthaiga Golf Club?
KSh 60,000 a year for a single full member and KSh 99,000 for a joint membership, per the club’s application form.
Can I join Muthaiga Golf Club without knowing a member?
Not for full membership. You need a proposer who has been a member for more than three years and a seconder. Expatriates apply with an employer’s letter instead.
Is the application fee refundable?
No. The KSh 20,000 or KSh 40,000 application fee is non-refundable even if you are not elected.
How long does it take to become a member?
At least 30 days after your committee interview, because your name must stay on the notice board for a minimum of 30 days before the board ballot.
Source: Muthaiga Golf Club, Membership Entrance Procedure and Full Member Application Forms (checked November 2026).
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