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. 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 Kenya Lionesses hunt for victory on Nairobi home turf PREMIUM Kenya's teenage judoka Kulova down, but far from out PREMIUM Bayern v Ajax: Premium tickets available PREMIUM Why Fifa gave Mariga-called NEC meeting a red card 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 Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine. Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation. PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
Kenya selects team for AISCC finals Junior chess players from 15 countries are expected to grace the continental event.
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!"
Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine.
Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation.
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