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Hundreds of youth take part in inaugural KICC bi-monthly Chess tournament

KICC CEO James Mwaura (left) awards one of the chess tournament winners. Looking on is Mureithi Hinga.[Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The inaugural Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) Bi-Monthly Chess Tournament held at the weekend attracted dozens of players who battled for glory in Nairobi.

The tournament, launched in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, is part of the National Youth Empowerment Programme designed to engage young people in constructive, intellectually stimulating activities that nurture creativity and problem-solving skills.

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