Fresh from winning the 2023 Nyanza Region Kenya National Youth Chess Championship Under 10-girls category last weekend, Zawadi said she is not only gunning for the national title but also targeting a podium finish globally.
Zawadi will represent Kenya at the 2023 FIDE World School Chess Championships that will be held in Rhodes, Greece from April 13 to 23.
"It is an honour for me to fly the Kenyan flag in Europe. My goal is to win under my category and show the world that not only Kenya but Africa can also thrive in board games," she said.
Msingi School Director Patrick Imbuga added that they pride in helping their learners excel both in sports and in academics.
Besides chess, the school offers golf classes courtesy of the Nyanza Golf Club, skating, music and swimming lessons.
"The world is changing and has become competitive. Our children need skills that will help them think and fit in the 21st century. Children should be told to believe in themselves," Imbuga said.