Membership

A membership your whole family will actually use

Golf for you, the pool for the kids, dinner for everyone — one membership, not a card you forget in your wallet.

Why Join

Everything you get, before we get into the process

One membership card unlocks almost everything the club is — not just the golf course.

A quiet fairway at Karen Country Club in the late afternoon

An 18-hole course, whenever you want it

Unlimited member access to the championship course, discounted green fees for your guests, and priority entry to member tournaments and the Captain's Prize.

  • Book online in seconds, so you're never stuck waiting on a phone call
  • Preferred pro-shop rates, so equipment doesn't cost extra on top of membership
  • Coaching for you, junior programmes for your kids
A quiet corner of the club used for relaxation

A club life beyond golf

Tennis, squash, swimming, bowling, and Imari Spa are all part of the membership — as much for your family as for you.

  • Pool hours built around families, so it's not just adults doing laps
  • Member rates at every dining venue on the property
  • A full events calendar, so there's always a reason to come back
How Membership Works

The path to membership

Karen's membership process is a considered one, built around proposal and balloting rather than an instant sign-up — here is what that actually involves.

Find a proposer and seconder

Every application starts with two existing members — a proposer and seconder who can speak to your interest. Don't know two members yet? Our membership office will help make the introduction.

Submit your application

Your proposer and seconder submit your application to the membership office, along with the standard supporting documentation.

Balloting

Applications are considered by the membership committee at the next scheduled ballot. This is the club's long-standing way of admitting new members thoughtfully, rather than a formality to rush through.

Welcome to Karen

Once approved, you'll receive your membership pack, a tour of the grounds, and your login for the member portal — tee times, dining, and spa bookings, all in one place.

Membership Categories

Find the category that fits your life

Karen offers a small number of membership categories, reflecting how differently members actually use the club.

Full Membership

Ordinary Membership

Subscription tier: Standard

Full access to every club facility, member events, and voting rights within the club — the standard category for members based in and around Nairobi.

  • Unlimited golf course access
  • Full sports & wellness access
  • Voting rights at club AGMs
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For Members Further Afield

Country Membership

Subscription tier: Reduced

Designed for members who live outside Nairobi and visit the club less frequently, with the same access whenever you're in town.

  • Full facility access on each visit
  • Reduced annual commitment
  • Priority booking when visiting
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For Members Under 35

Young Members

Subscription tier: Entry

A category for younger professionals building their own relationship with the club, often ahead of starting a family membership of their own.

  • Full facility access
  • Golf coaching & junior programme eligibility
  • A natural path to full membership
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Ordinary Membership carries the club's standard annual subscription; Country and Young Membership are offered at a reduced rate in recognition of lower or later-stage usage. Your exact subscription and joining fee are confirmed in writing by the membership office as part of your application.

In Members' Words

Why members stay for decades, not years

"I joined at twenty-eight for the golf. Twenty years on, it's where my children learned to swim, and where I still play with the same three friends every Saturday."

DK
David K.Member since 2005

"My proposer walked me through the whole balloting process before I even applied. It never felt bureaucratic — more like being properly introduced."

FA
Fatuma A.Member since 2019

"We hold a family membership. My teenagers use the pool and tennis courts more than I use the course — which is exactly why we joined."

JM
James M.Member since 2012
Frequently Asked

Questions you'll probably ask

Yes — tell us about yourself in the section below, and we'll help introduce you to members who can act as your proposer and seconder.
Applications go before the membership committee at their next scheduled meeting. Submit yours, and we'll give you a clear timeline.
Yes — smart, traditional dress across the clubhouse and course, especially for interviews. We'll walk you through specifics before you visit.
Most prospective members visit first as their proposer's guest — golf, dinner, whatever fits. It's the easiest way to get a real feel for the club before you apply.
Take the First Step

Begin Your Membership Journey

Tell us about yourself — we'll follow up to talk next steps. No obligation, and nothing's submitted until you're ready.

We'll respond within 3–5 business days.

This is an expression of interest, not a membership application. Formal applications require a proposer and seconder, as outlined above.

Thank you — we've received your interest

A member of our membership office will contact you shortly to talk through next steps. In the meantime, feel free to explore the rest of the club.

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