James Sean Kangaru Mwangi
@jameskangaru
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TEF Alumni| Forty Under 40 Africa Achiever| Top 40 Under 40 Men in Kenya| FORBES AFRICA 30 UNDER 30| Top 35 Under 35 Youth of the Year (Sports)| Economist|
Nairobi
Joined July 2019
Being Awarded the 2020 Youth of the Year in the Sports Category #Top35Under35KE is a great recognition. Thank you @youthagenda254 & @Top35Under35 for this honour. @SDY_Ke @kellykeya @moscakenya @kamene_muema Gens Una Sumus! @FIDE_chess @davidllada
#awardingyouthexcellence
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I’m honoured to have been featured in People’s Daily. Glad to see my journey and contributions to chess highlighted on such a platform. Have a read and learn more about the growth of chess in Kenya and the exciting path ahead for the sport; https://t.co/kpxdIhHkSt
#EpitomeChess
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Wearing my hat as a @TonyElumeluFDN entrepreneur, the @forbesafrica Meet up was a space to refine our impact strategies, build transformative partnerships & reinforce our Africapitalism philosophy Thank you @TonyOElumelu for mentoring us @EpitomeChess
#EmpoweredByTEF
#TEFImpact
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It was an honor to attend the @forbesafrica 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
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The IA-B upgrade is not just a personal triumph. It’s a major victory for Kenyan chess @ChessKenya as a whole. It signals our growing presence and leadership in the global chess arbitration community. Here’s to continued growth, greater representation and more milestones ahead!
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Glory to God! HISTORY has been made once again. I'm humbled to announce that I have officially been upgraded by @FIDE_chess to INTERNATIONAL ARBITER (IA), Class B. This historic milestone makes me the FIRST KENYAN ARBITER to attain this prestigious classification.
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As I celebrate another blessing, I'm grateful for God's favor and abundant grace With a heart anchored in faith, I declare this new season will usher in even greater blessings I manifest more success, extraordinary achievements, and divine breakthroughs ahead Lets celebrate🎂
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#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 @EpitomeChess fraternity for unwavering support in making our programs impactful 🎙️Watch the podcast:
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Happy Sunday & Greetings from 🇿🇦 What a beautiful place to continue with the journey. Exploring the world together with Baby G are moments I live for! It's his excitement and joy that makes the trip even more memorable. Let's explore - one adventure, one discovery. 🌍✈️
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Good morning from 🇷🇼 And our journey begins. Let's explore the 🌍
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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.
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It is every coach's desire and dream to nurture Champions! All the 3 have been National Youth Chess Champions several times and now dominating the University level is contributed by their dedication to practice, consistency despite everything and God's favour.
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Rocky was the 2024 University Chess Champion & he defended his Title. His win showcased talent and strength 💪 In the Ladies Section, the Final match to decide the Winner were both my students. Well done to Vivian Muthoni for becoming 1st Runners Up that proves strength. 🥳
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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.
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The @EpitomeChess expresses our profound gratitude to the @TonyElumeluFDN (TEF) for believing in our purpose, mission and vision. Thank You; @TonyOElumelu for your passion in Africa’s economic development and believing in Africapitalism. #EmpoweredByTEF
#TEF2024
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Congrats @M_Lekopien for becoming GSEA Finalist at the EO MEPA Bridge! Onwards and Upwards 💪. Continue to impact social change by nurturing talents &empowering the youths. @EpitomeChess is glad to have you leading our Operations! To greater victories 🥳
Congratulations to our Co-founder and COO @M_Lekopien for becoming a @EO_GSEA Finalist at the EO Mepa Bridge! As we start 2025, we are glad that @EpitomeChess joins a global, peer-to-peer network of business founders and builders. To greater victories👏👏 #EOMepaBridge
#GSEA
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Grateful for the new blessing in my life. That was a fantastic year of growth and impact! This far it has been the Lord's doing. Manifesting more grace, more success, record-breaking opportunities and achievements! Cheers 🥂 to another year of blessings and abundance 🎉
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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! @FIDE_chess
#WorldUniversityChessChampionships
#FISUChampionships
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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
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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; https://t.co/BHIv9w8EnM
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In the vast expanse of Africa, where challenges and opportunities coexist in the dynamic landscape of development, the leadership story of James K. Mwangi offers a deeply moving narrative that...
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Congratulations to our Founder & CEO @jameskangaru who has made history by becoming the First Chess Sportsman to be honored as Forty Under 40 Africa Achiever. @moyasa_ke @rochieng the Africa Award is home! @FIDE_chess celebrates this achievement;
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