Kenyan Championships: Mclingeyo and Mongeli emerge victorious

CM Robert Mcligeyo and WFM Sasha Mongeli shone brightly at the 2024 Kenya National Chess Championship, held in Nairobi. Mcligeyo, aged 18, clinched the Open title with eight points, earning a brand-new Nissan Note, while dethroning defending champion Joseph Methu in a stellar performance. In the women’s section, Mongeli defended her title, triumphing after a tiebreak with a score of 7/9. The event, organised by Chess Kenya, showcased remarkable talent and continues to inspire the nation’s youth. | Photo: Chess Kenya