Kenyan prisoners play chess for fun behind bars and to help with rehabilitation

Inmates at Kenya's Maranjau Prison are participating in a chess program designed to provide recreation and support rehabilitation efforts. The initiative highlights the use of the game as a tool for personal development within the correctional facility.

Among the participants is 27-year-old Brian Gatonye, who is currently serving a three-year sentence for assault. Having completed 18 months of his term, Gatonye is scheduled for release in November.