Kenya introduces chess programme across its prisons
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 06:42 · Archive
Kenya's Department for Correctional Services has introduced chess across the country's prisons since 2024. The programme is described as one of the most prominent institutional carceral chess programmes in Africa.
The initiative aims to support prisoner rehabilitation alongside providing recreational activity for those behind bars.

How it is being reported
- Kenyan prisoners play chess for fun behind bars and to help with rehabilitationClickorlando · 6 Oct, 06:21
- Kenyan prisoners play chess for fun behind bars and to help with rehabilitationNews4Jax · 6 Oct, 06:21
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