Caption for the landscape image: Meet 11-year-old Mumo, the youngest Kenyan to earn chess 'Master' title Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Chess star Faraja Mumo Muli poses for a photo with a trophy and medal he was awarded after shining in a previous chess tournament. Photo credit: Pool By Victor Otieno Reporter NMG Sport Article Related Faraja Mumo was introduced to the fascinating world of chess in 2023. He was eight years old then. A year later, he started playing the game competitively, rapidly soaring to historical heights. PREMIUM How a Kenyan can become a chess Grand Master Jadon Simiyu,13, entered the history books as the youngest national champion. PREMIUM Zena Ibrahim: Sky the limit for chess prodigy Talented 17-year-old Sironga Girls High School student flying Kenya's flag high PREMIUM Meet Kenya's youngest ever chess champion At just 13 years, Jadon Simiyu has yet again achieved another milestone. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kenyan girls face China in Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup PREMIUM Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029 PREMIUM Tusker look to rewrite history against Tanzanian opponents PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days. Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
PREMIUM How a Kenyan can become a chess Grand Master Jadon Simiyu,13, entered the history books as the youngest national champion.
PREMIUM Zena Ibrahim: Sky the limit for chess prodigy Talented 17-year-old Sironga Girls High School student flying Kenya's flag high
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PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
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Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
