Mudanyi takes control of Rift Valley Championship after brilliant second round

In the second round of the Rift Valley Championship, professional Edwin Mudanyi from Karen Country Club displayed exceptional skill to take a commanding three-shot lead heading into the final round. Mudanyi began his day with a level-par round, and then delivered a flawless eight-under-par 65, showcasing an impeccable performance on the challenging par-73 Nakuru Golf Club course.

With eight birdies, four on each nine, spanning holes 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, and 17, Mudanyi's round was marked by consistency and precision. Mudanyi praised his ability to stay focused, seize opportunities, and minimize errors, while emphasizing the importance of the putting and maintaining focus on the game plan. In second place overall are Nigeria's Edwin Okoko and Kenya's Simon Njogu, both tied at five-under-par.

Okoko had an impressive front nine with five birdies, followed by birdies on the 12th and 13th holes on the back nine, before an eagle on the 16th. However, he fell short on the final two holes, resulting in a tie for second place. Simon Njogu, who started the day tied for third with John Lejirma, also maintained his strong form with a bogey-free four-under-par round, advancing to five-under overall.

Meanwhile, Dismas Indiza of Kakamega Golf Club, John Karichu, Celestin Nsanzuwera, John Kagiri, and Elvis Muigua round out the top ten players under par after two rounds. The top 30 players and ties will compete in Tuesday's final round to determine the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour champion at Nakuru Golf Club, where a total prize purse of Sh2 million awaits the winner, along with valuable points for the Sunshine Development Tour Order of Merit, the Sunshine Tour, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), and the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).