Rising wave: Gamers setting pace in a brave new world

Pro gamer Sylvia Gathoni Wahome(Queen Arrow) in her early-20s and law student at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.[David Gichuru, Standard]

It is not all fun and games until you get to play fun games as a career. E-sports in Kenya is not a new phenomenon as gamers cut a niche for themselves in a multi-billion shilling industry.

As games become more complex, challenging, and ambitious than the simple arcade titles of before, so are our players. Their concentration and hand-to-eye coordination have to be superb.