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Junior chess masters in action during the Nyanza Individual Schools Chess Championship in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard]
Kerugoya Girls High School is hosting the annual Kirinyaga County Chess Championship, bringing together more than 400 students from 20 schools across the county.
The competition features players in the Under-17, Under-15, Under-13, and Under-7 categories, showcasing young talent and strategic thinking among learners.
The school’s principal, Joyce Githinji, said the championship serves as the county's final selection event, where the top performers will qualify to represent Kirinyaga County at the National Chess Championships. Outstanding players at the national level will then earn an opportunity to compete at the African regional championships.
