Caption for the landscape image: Zena Ibrahim: Sky the limit for chess prodigy Sunday, May 10, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Rising chess star Zena Ibrahim displays her medals during an interview in Kisumu on May 1, 2026. Photo credit: Domnic Ombok | Nation Media Group By Domnic Ombok Reporter Article Related Zena Ibrahim, a 17-year-old student at Sironga Girls High School, is easily one of Kenya’s top young chess players. She has dominated Nyanza regional competitions and represented the country in continental and global tournaments. Kenya selects team for AISCC finals Junior chess players from 15 countries are expected to grace the continental event. PREMIUM Kenyan hostages set free at last The three Kenyan truck drivers held hostage in Iraq walked to freedom yesterday – then one of them summed up their release with a joyous cry: "It's unbelievable!" Recommended for you PREMIUM Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league PREMIUM McCarthy: This is what cost Kenya against Eritrea in Afcon qualifier PREMIUM Wanjiru, Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin PREMIUM Inside the growing mixed martial arts scene in Kenya 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 Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
Kenya selects team for AISCC finals Junior chess players from 15 countries are expected to grace the continental event.
PREMIUM Kenyan hostages set free at last The three Kenyan truck drivers held hostage in Iraq walked to freedom yesterday – then one of them summed up their release with a joyous cry: "It's unbelievable!"
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
