Can chess change lives in Africa?
鈥淐hess is a metaphor for life, everyone plays chess, everything you do on a daily basis, devising possibilities and making decisions 鈥� it鈥檚 all entirely chess鈥�
Robert Katende is a man with a mission to use chess to bring about social change.
In his home country of Uganda he works with thousands of disadvantaged children, those with disabilities, and even prisoners, to use chess as a means to provide useful skills for life. He鈥檚 even had his story portrayed in a film made by Disney, the 'Queen of Katwe'.
Alan Kasujja talks to Robert to hear how this ancient game can be a catalyst for changing lives.
Guests: Robert Katende and 鈥楥oach鈥� Julius
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