Chess offers youth alternative livelihoods beyond white-collar jobs

2026-03-30 - 12:43

For many years, chess has often been perceived as a game reserved for the elite, foreigners, or affluent communities. In Kenya, it is commonly associated with wealthy families or the Indian community, leaving many young people from rural or modest backgrounds believing it is beyond their reach. However, Jane Wangari, a young woman from Kamune...