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Team kenya led by newly-elected Africa Chess Federation President benard Wanjala (L) in Ethiopia after the win. [Chess Kenya]
Kenya enjoyed an impressive outing at the 2026 Zone 4.4 Individual Chess Championship after its three-player team returned home with outstanding results from the week-long tournament held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The championship, which ran from July 19 to 26, saw Kenya finish first and second in the women's category while also posting a strong performance in the Open section against some of the region's best players.
Women's FIDE Master (WFM) Sasha Mongeli led the way by winning the women's title after collecting six points from seven rounds. Her dominant display saw her finish ahead of competitors from hosts Ethiopia, Madagascar and Mauritius.
