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 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 PREMIUM Isaac Wanjohi: Barefoot boy who shared his light with the world 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 Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals. Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years. PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
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 Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals.
Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years.
PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
