James Kang'aru Mwangi wins 2024 Forty Under 40 Africa Achiever Award Africa's youngest International Arbiter and FIDE Instructor, James Kang'aru Mwangi, has made history by becoming the first chess sportsman to be honoured with the Forty Under 40 Africa Award. This prestigious

The recognition as the 2024 Forty Under 40 Africa Achiever is a great win for Chess. Min. of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports Amb Hon Ababu-Namwamba, EGH🇰🇪 Ray Ochieng , HSC this is our win. fide.com/news/2969 #FortyUnder40Africa #TalantaHela

Congratulations to our Founder & CEO James Sean Kangaru Mwangi who has made history by becoming the First Chess Sportsman to be honored as Forty Under 40 Africa Achiever. Min. of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports Ray Ochieng , HSC the Africa Award is home! International Chess Federation celebrates this achievement; fide.com/news/2969

Checkmate Leadership Story of James K. Mwangi I am grateful to have discussed with George Nuthu of Once Upon A Leader in Africa in a podcast that shares narratives of inspiring leaders in Africa. Join in to listen to the leadership odyssey; podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onceu…

Thrilled to be officiating at the 2024 FISU World University Mind Sports Chess Championship as the Deputy Chief Arbiter. Another milestone, First Kenyan to be Deputy Chief Arbiter in a World event. God has done it again! #Chess #FISUChampionship #Entebbe2024

First time the International Chess Federation World University Chess Championship is happening in Africa! #Entebbe2024 Congratulations our Epitome School Of Chess CEO James Sean Kangaru Mwangi for officiating at the FISU World University Mind Sports Chess Championship as the Deputy Chief Arbiter. #FISUChampionship

The 2024 FISU World University Mind Sports Chess Championship ends on a high note. Grateful to be part of the amazing team that made the event a success! International Chess Federation #WorldUniversityChessChampionships #FISUChampionships

Epitome School Of Chess was represented at the just concluded 2024 Kenya National Schools Individual Chess Championship in Nakuru. Contact us via 0716474967 or [email protected] to enroll your child/school to our chess training program. Join Epitome Chess and Train with the Best!

Epitome School Of Chess is proud of Rocky Muchiri who will be representing Kenya at the Abu Dhabi Chess Championship from 14th to 25th August. Rocky is the current Kenya National University Chess Champion! Join our Chess family to train with the Best! Contact us ☎ on 0716474967

🚀 Have you registered for our 1st Edition - Greenview Schools Junior Chess Tournament on 28th September? 🎯 Register your child/student and give them an opportunity to showcase their talent. 📥 Registration link: forms.gle/MMU5udvhArtNQH… Get in touch with us on: +254716474967

Congratulations to our Co-founder and COO Bwana Dev. for becoming a GLOBAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS Finalist at the EO Mepa Bridge! As we start 2025, we are glad that Epitome School Of Chess joins a global, peer-to-peer network of business founders and builders. To greater victories👏👏 #EOMepaBridge #GSEA

Congrats Bwana Dev. for becoming GSEA Finalist at the EO MEPA Bridge! Onwards and Upwards 💪. Continue to impact social change by nurturing talents &empowering the youths. Epitome School Of Chess is glad to have you leading our Operations! To greater victories 🥳

The Epitome School Of Chess expresses our profound gratitude to the The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) for believing in our purpose, mission and vision. Thank You; Tony O. Elumelu, CFR for your passion in Africa’s economic development and believing in Africapitalism. #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2024 #TEFImpact

Proud Coach 🥳 Having 2 of my students win the 2025 Kenya Colleges & Universities Chess Championship is a great achievement!  Mercy Ingado⁩ & Rocky Muchiri are the 2025 Kenya National University Chess Champion- Ladies & Open categories respectively.

I had the honour of officiating at the African Schools Individual U-17 Chess Championship 2025 as the Deputy Chief Arbiter. Serving alongside an exceptional A Team at this continental championship was a significant professional milestone.

#Potraits of Hope Podcast Our journey of nurturing talent is a shared mission walked hand in hand with a passionate team A heartfelt thank you to the Epitome School Of Chess fraternity for unwavering support in making our programs impactful 🎙️Watch the podcast: youtu.be/9oCgfHU3EVM

It was an honor to attend the Forbes Africa Meet Up in Jozi. This was not just a meeting: It was a launchpad. Now, the real work continues: to inspire & serve as a bridge between sports, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development across Africa. #Under30MeetUp2025 #TEFImpact

Wearing my hat as a The Tony Elumelu Foundation entrepreneur, the Forbes Africa Meet up was a space to refine our impact strategies, build transformative partnerships & reinforce our Africapitalism philosophy Thank you Tony O. Elumelu, CFR for mentoring us Epitome School Of Chess #EmpoweredByTEF #TEFImpact

Honored to participate in the Masterclass Series program in Antalya, Turkey 🇹🇷 organized by ischoolchess Learning from GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov, the 2004 FIDE World Chess Champion and an elite coach who has worked with top players including Anand, Caruana & Firouzja.

Epitome School Of Chess is delighted to have our students participate in the International Chess Federation World U9–U17 Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship The prestigious opportunity provided invaluable exposure for our players, allowing them to learn, grow, and fully enjoy the rich Türkiye Satranç Federasyonumsu experience