Chess Kenya to incorporate scribes in annual plan

Sports journalists in the country now have an opportunity to play the game of chess competitively, thanks to a series of media workshops Chess Kenya (CK) is rolling out to equip scribes with the knowledge of the sport.

Speaking during the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Media Workshop, CK Secretary General John Mukabi remarked that there is a great correlation between chess and journalism as both crafts require analytical skills, strategic planning, and ability to adapt to the ever changing circumstances hence the need for a designated chess championship for the scribes.

“We have purpose to run a series of trainings for the media so that the journalists get into a position authority, not only as players but also as solid reporters,” said Mukabi who is a longstanding Kenya team player and seven time Olympiad.

During the workshop session, journalists were taken through basic chess tutorials including the composition of a chess board, how to line up the pieces, movements on the board, capturing of opponents and so much more.

SJAK President, James Waindi, on his part welcomed the idea of an inter-media chess tournament, adding that it will go a long way in helping the scribes to understand the sport better.

“We are partnering with Chess Kenya to run a series of four training sessions after which we will shall have an annual calendar event specifically for the media.”