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Martin Mbuya from KCB chess club takes on Ricky Sang from Eastland Chess club during the Kenya National League Championship tournament at Ruaraka Sports Club. [Washington Onyango, Standard]


The bankers retained the title after displaying a five-star performance sinking Eastland Chess club 5-0 in their final match of the season to win their third consecutive Premier League title.

KCB garnered 43 points ahead of Nairobi Chess Academy whop came second with 29 points.
Jomo Kenyatta University Chess club finished third with 27 points.

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