Chess Kenya started teaching sports reporters how to play the ancient board game. The organization wants journalists to learn chess skills and compete against each other. John Mukabi runs Chess Kenya and believes chess helps reporters think better. He says both chess players and journalists need sharp minds to solve problems quickly. Mukabi has played for Kenya seven times at world competitions.
The workshops teach reporters basic chess rules from scratch. Trainers show journalists how chess boards work and where pieces go. Students learn how different pieces move around the board. They practice capturing opponent pieces during games. Each session builds knowledge step after step.
James Waindi leads the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya and loves the chess idea. He thinks learning chess will help reporters write better stories about the game. Waindi wants journalists to understand chess deeply before covering tournaments. The partnership between both groups will create new opportunities for media workers. Better chess knowledge means better sports reporting.
Chess Kenya plans four training sessions for interested journalists. After finishing all workshops, reporters can join a special chess tournament just for media workers. The competition will happen every year as a regular event. Journalists who complete training can play chess competitively against their colleagues. This program gives sports writers a chance to experience the game they cover.
The workshops teach reporters basic chess rules from scratch. Trainers show journalists how chess boards work and where pieces go. Students learn how different pieces move around the board. They practice capturing opponent pieces during games. Each session builds knowledge step after step.
James Waindi leads the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya and loves the chess idea. He thinks learning chess will help reporters write better stories about the game. Waindi wants journalists to understand chess deeply before covering tournaments. The partnership between both groups will create new opportunities for media workers. Better chess knowledge means better sports reporting.
Chess Kenya plans four training sessions for interested journalists. After finishing all workshops, reporters can join a special chess tournament just for media workers. The competition will happen every year as a regular event. Journalists who complete training can play chess competitively against their colleagues. This program gives sports writers a chance to experience the game they cover.
