Kenyan players dominated junior categories as Uganda took charge of the senior events in the Mombasa International Open Chess Championships at the Oshwal Academy, Nyali, in Mombasa. The Kenyans dominated the Under-eight, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and ladies' events. In girls' Under-eight, Janki Nipul won with six points, while Jamvi Nipul was second and Grace Mboya third. Meanwhile, Drish Shah won boys' Under-eight competition.