The Kenya Chess Federation (KCF) has donated 100 chess boards to Busia County to introduce sporting activity in schools.
On Sunday, Busia Chief Officer for Sports, Western Chess Coordinator Situma Makokha said that the move is to demystify the notion that Chess is expensive and meant for the rich people living in big towns like Nairobi.
“We are here to walk the chess journey with Busia students and residents at large,” he said.
Further, he said that the chess boards will be given to schools, including St. Thomas Aquinas in Madende, Joe Destiny, St. James Model, and Resonate Elite.
He called upon the residents to embrace chess as it will enable them to earn a living, adding that most of the prizes have been won by Ugandans who cross over to compete, especially in Bungoma.
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“We have been organising games, among them the Nairobi Open, Mombasa Open, Bungoma Open, and Kitale Open, and people have been scooping millions of shillings and other items like vehicles."
On his part, Busia County Chief Officer for Sports Saviour Panyako said the County is ready to work with the Chess Kenya Federation National Board and incorporate chess in schools in Kenya Intercounty Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) games.
