Jumuiya Ya Afrika Mashariki Chess Tournament LIVE

The Jumuiya Ya Afrika Mashariki Chess Tournament will take place from 20 September to 21 September in Thika, Kenya. It is a 6-round Swiss system tournament with a time control of 90 min. For more events from Kenya, check out The African Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar.

The top-seeded players are Gohil Mehul (2014), Deng Khor Kuol Michael (1977), Ngani Victor (1964), Kaloki Hawi (1957), Brian Gabriel Mwangi (1934), Chumba Allan (1909), Karani Ezekiel (1908), Okonga Hugh Misiko (1890), Walela Austin (1883), Kelly Mwaniki (1861), Manyeki Nathaniel (1843), Sagwa Hillary (1839), Kagambi Lawrence (1833), Ngugi Francis (1816), Ngony John Thon (1811), Nyamiaka Haden (1797), Olando Paul Jnr (1772), Mugambi Christian Mwamba (1770), Wanjiru Chrisphinus (1770), Marani Caleb (1767). Scroll down for the full participants list.

More: 2025 African Junior Chess Championships – OPEN / 2025 African Junior Chess Championships – Girls

Jumuiya Ya Afrika Mashariki Chess Tournament Participants