Kibirige played level-72, four strokes more than his opening 68, but his four birdies on the day—on the par-5 holes 8 and 13 and the par-4 holes 10 and 18—ensured he remained top after the cut-off round. (Credit: Michael Nsubuga)

Marvin Kibirige held onto his two-stroke lead after the second round, as 26 professional golfers made the cut to partake in the sh20m Pearl of Africa Golf Series