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Kenya mourns the death of chess prodigy Hawi Kaloki at age 19, just before the Olympiad selection.

The Kenyan chess community is in mourning following the tragic death of Hawi Kaloki, a former national number one and Under-18 Chess Champion. She passed away suddenly at 19, only days before the World Chess Olympiad selection. This loss has led to national expressions of grief, including from President Owili, highlighting her significance as a young sports talent in Kenya.