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John Lejirma: Image Credit - GolfPlus Kenya

AMATEUR golfer John Lejirma has opened up a four-stroke lead at the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the sixth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing taking place at Royal Nairobi, in Kenya.

Lejirma went into moving day as part of a four-way tie for first place and carded an impressive six-under-par 66 to take an outright lead. He now stands on an overall score of eight-under-par 136, while second-placed Njoroge Kibugu sits on four-under-par 140.

Lejirma dropped just a single shot in a round that also featured five birdies and an eagle. He started the round with back to back birdies on the par-five second hole and par-four third. He picked up another birdie on the par-five seventh for an outward 33. On the back nine, picked up a birdie on the par-four 11th followed by an eagle on the par-five 15th hole and another birdie on the par-four 16th. He dropped his solitary shot of the round on the par-four 18th hole for an inward 33. “I am grateful for the round today. It was a solid round and I had hoped to have a bogey-free round but unfortunately on hole 18 I got away with a bogey. I started very well and I’ve gotten my putting stroke fire back, which really came in handy today. It’s always pressure heading to the final round when everyone is expecting you to deliver, but this is golf and anything can happen. Tomorrow I’ll stick to my game plan and hopefully lift the trophy,” said Lejirma. Kibugu, who shared the first round lead, followed up his opening 70 with another 70 on moving day, carding four birdies and two bogeys. In third place there is Rizwan Charania on three-under-par 141. He, too, was among the day-one leaders, following up his opening 70 with a 71.

The Sunshine Development Tour is the premier gateway for African professional golfers aspiring to compete at the highest level. It provides a clear path to the Sunshine Tour, offering competitive opportunities, world-class tournaments, and a platform for talent to flourish. In partnership with Golf Plus, the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing expands professional golf across East Africa. This initiative creates more opportunities for players to earn Official World Golf Ranking points and advance their careers. Built on strong partnerships with local golf unions, federations, and sponsors, the East Africa Swing ensures long-term sustainability. By fostering a structured, competitive environment, the tour is elevating African golf to new heights.