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Kenya's deaf chess team heads to Spain

Making the announcement on Wednesday, Chess Kenya (CK) President Bernard Wanjala emphasized that the event marks a historic milestone, as it is Kenya’s first participation since the establishment of the Deaf Chess Federation, formed to champion and nurture the aspirations of deaf chess players in the country.

By Shadrack Andenga · 6 May 2026

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Prof Ndurumo named UN Kenya Person of the Year 2025

The award was presented on Friday during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the United Nations at the UN Office in Nairobi. Widely acknowledged as Kenya’s Father of Sign Language, Prof Ndurumo has been instrumental in creating and promoting the Kenyan Sign Language (KSL), which is now used nationally and has spread to neighbouring countries, including South Sudan.

By Rose Achieng · 25 Oct 2025