KyU hosted on Sunday March 22, 2015 the first ever Kirinyaga County Chess Championship.

KyU bagged two medals through Kamau Isaac Kinyanjui and NyawiraPricilla at the event that had participants from Kirinyaga University, Strathmore University, Dedan Kimathi University, Kagumo Youth Chess Club, Kabare Girls, Kerugoya Girls, Kiaragana Girls, St. Marys Boys Nyeri, Baricho High School, Kagio Secondary School, Kiambu High School, Karia Boys High School, Effort Junior School, St. Agnes Girls Secondary School and Nyeri Hill Stead School.The event was graced by Mr. Githinji Hinga – Chess Kenya Chairman, Mr. Joseph Atwoli – Chess Kenya Secretary and Mr. Njenga – Assistant County Sport Director, Kirinyaga County.