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21 Jun
Upcoming

Decar Wash Chess Tournament

09:00 AM

King'ong'o next to Prisons

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11 Jul
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Wildlife Chess Experience

08:50 AM

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

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18 Jul
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Laikipia Regional Qualifiers

09:51 AM

Graceland Schools Nyahururu

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Ascending Pawn Welcomes 1000th Member!

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Chess in the Park: Nyeri Edition

Every first Sunday of the month, we bring the game to the heart of the city, teaching kids and hosting casual blitz matches for everyone.

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