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Kenya Volleyball Federation

Also known as: KVF

Governing body for Kenya's volleyball leagues and cup competitions, including the Women's and Men's National Leagues and Kenya Cup tournaments.

2026-05-082026-07-30

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Speaking on the teams’ performances, Paul Bitok, Deputy President of the Kenya Volleyball Federation, admitted that inadequate preparations continue to affect Kenyan clubs in continental competitions.

    Beyond the results: Kenyan men’s volleyball shows continental potential
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeReigning Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League champions Kenya Pipeline and former holders KCB Bank yesterday extended their good run as the play-offs lineup began to take shape.

    No surprises as top guns exert dominance in KVF league
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeLast season’s Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League silver medallists, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), beat Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    DCI, Pipeline and KCB win as KDF and Postbank falter
  5. Citizen Digital

    (PHOTO COURTESY) Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has postponed the fourth and final round of the national men’s league that was scheduled for May 14-17 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.

    KVF postpones men’s volleyball league to allow Africa Cup qualifiers preps
  6. The Standard

    Reigning Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League champions Kenya Pipeline yesterday saw off Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in their third match of the 2025-2026 season played at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Champions Kenya Pipeline ambush KDF soldiers
Sport

Coach Omondi shifts to Malkia Strikers after Pipeline's domestic double

The News

Geoffrey Omondi, after guiding Kenya Pipeline to a domestic double—winning the Kenya Cup and KVF National League title—will now coach Malkia Strikers at the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, to be held at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex from August 23 to September 5, where Kenya will seek a record-extending 11th continental title.

27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Coach Omondi shifts to Malkia Strikers after Pipeline's domestic double

    Geoffrey Omondi, after guiding Kenya Pipeline to a domestic double—winning the Kenya Cup and KVF National League title—will now coach Malkia Strikers at the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, to be held at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex from August 23 to September 5, where Kenya will seek a record-extending 11th continental title.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Pipeline wins 2026 Kenya Cup volleyball trophy

    Kenya Pipeline defeated KCB Bank 3-2 to win the 2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's Kenya Cup at Kasarani Indoor Arena. The Oilers claimed their second title of the season after defending their Women's National League crown.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 July

  1. GSU retain Kenya Cup volleyball title, defeat Chema 3-0

    Defending champions General Service Unit (GSU) successfully defended the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup men's title, beating Chema Volleyball Club 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-19) in the final at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB Bank face Pipeline in Kenya Cup volleyball final

    Defending champions KCB Bank will battle newly crowned league champions Kenya Pipeline in the Kenya Cup final on Sunday at Kasarani Indoor Arena. KCB advanced to the final after a five-set semi-final victory over Prisons, with Pauline Chemtai named player of the match.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Postbank Women's Volleyball unveil new kit for 2026/27 season

    Postbank Women's Volleyball Club unveiled their official playing kit for the 2026/27 Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League season through a sponsorship partnership with microfinance firm FinCredit. The team, which was promoted to the top-flight league in 2022 and finished fifth last season, received the kits during a ceremony at Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. Chema and GSU advance to Kenya volleyball federation finals

    Chema defeated Kenya Prisons 3–1 and GSU defeated Kenya Ports Authority 3–2 in men's semi-final matches at the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup, securing spots in the finals.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB and Pipeline advance to Kenya Cup volleyball final

    Defending champions KCB and national league champions Kenya Pipeline (KPC) won their semi-final matches at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday to set up a Kenya Cup final showdown on Sunday. KPC defeated DCI 3-0 in straight sets.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Postbank volleyball team unveils new kit for 2026/27 season

    Postbank women's volleyball team launched their new playing kit in Nairobi, secured through kit sponsorship from microfinance firm FinCredit. After finishing fifth in the league last season, the team heads into the 2026/27 Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League campaign with renewed confidence.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. GSU and KPA set for Kenya Cup volleyball semifinals

    KPA, GSU, Chema VC, and Kenya Prisons advanced to the men's Kenya Cup semi finals at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday, with the semifinals scheduled for Saturday. Kenya Prisons will face Chema, while GSU collides with KPA.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Chema's debut volleyball season sparks community club funding calls

    Chema Volleyball Club finished second in its debut season in the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League, prompting sports administrators to call for greater investment in community-based volleyball clubs. A sports administrator said Chema has demonstrated that community clubs can compete with established institutions with proper support.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KVF league champions receive only Sh300,000 prize after season

    The 2025–2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation season saw Kenya Ports Authority claim a historic first title and Kenya Pipeline make a championship-saving comeback, but the prize money—Sh300,000 for the winner—drew criticism as inadequate given the grueling months of competition.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Kenya prepares venues for August African Volleyball Championship

    Kenya is renovating the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship from August 23 to September 5 in Nairobi, the first time since 2015. The tournament will feature 16 teams and serve as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and 2028 Olympic Games.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Kenya Pipeline retains KVF women's volleyball title

    Kenya Pipeline defended their Kenya Volleyball Federation women's league title, defeating Kenya Prisons in a tiebreaker clash at Kasarani Indoor Arena after the teams split the first two matches of the best-of-three series.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. betPawa invests Sh 17.3M in Kenya volleyball league bonuses

    Betting company betPawa has signed a Locker Room Bonus partnership with the Kenya Volleyball Federation for the 2026/27 season, committing Sh 17,358,400 to provide performance bonuses of Sh 4,000 per player and technical staff member for each match won, with 494 registered beneficiaries from participating teams.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. KPA wins maiden Kenya Volleyball Federation men's league title

    Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) were crowned Kenya Volleyball Federation men's league champions for the first time after defeating Chema Volleyball Club in straight sets in the final at Kasarani Indoor Arena, completing a double against the newcomers.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. Kenya Pipeline beats Kenya Prisons in volleyball league match

    Kenya Pipeline defeated Kenya Prisons in straight sets at Kasarani Indoor Arena in a Kenya Volleyball Federation women's league match, with Pipeline winning 25-12 and 25-21 to revive their hopes of defending the title.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Prisons beat Pipeline 3-1 in volleyball title series opener

    Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in game one of the best-of-three final of the 2025-2026 KVF Women's National League at Kasarani Indoor Arena, moving closer to their first title since 2021.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Prisons, KPA win game one in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority narrowly beat Chema VC in a five-set men's match, securing opening victories in their respective best-of-three series at the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Prisons, KPA win opening matches in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority won a five-set match against Chema VC in the men's final, both securing game one victories in the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Kasarani Gymnasium.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. KVF National League finals at Kasarani this weekend

    Kenya's top volleyball teams compete for national titles at Kasarani Indoor Arena from Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July. The women's final features Kenya Pipeline versus Kenya Prisons, with four of Kenya's top clubs battling in best-of-three title series.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Kenya volleyball finals at Kasarani this weekend

    Kenya's top volleyball teams compete for national titles at the 2025/26 KVF National League Finals from Friday to Sunday at Kasarani Indoor Arena. The women's final features Kenya Pipeline against Kenya Prisons.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Prisons reach Kenya Cup women's semis

    Volleyball giants Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Prisons advanced to the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup women's semi-finals at Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday, with Pipeline defeating A-Plus 3-0 and Prisons overcoming Nairobi Prisons in their quarter-final matches.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. KPA and Pipeline advance to volleyball finals

    Kenya Ports Authority and Kenya Pipeline won their semi-final matches to reach the finals of the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League. KPA beat Kenya Defence Forces 2-0 in the men's semi-final, while Pipeline defeated the Directorate of Criminal Investigations 2-0 in the women's semi-final.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 5 July

  1. Chema reaches historic first KVF National League final

    Chema Volleyball Club defeated Kenya Prisons 3-1 in a KVF Men's National League semifinal to secure a place in their maiden National League final in their debut season in the top flight. They will face Kenya Ports Authority, who won the other semifinal against Kenya Defence Forces.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chema reaches first National League final in debut season

    Chema Volleyball Club defeated Kenya Prisons 3-1 in their semifinal to secure a historic place in the Kenya Volleyball Federation Men's National League final, in their first season in the top flight. The newcomers, who were promoted from Division Two last season, will face Kenya Ports Authority in the championship clash.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya Prisons volleyball team reaches KVF National League finals

    Kenya Prisons Women's Volleyball Team advanced to the finals of the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League play-offs after defeating KCB 3-2 in a five-set semifinal match. They will face defending champions Kenya Pipeline in the finals, scheduled for July 17–19 at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Kenya Prisons advances to KVF National League finals

    Kenya Prisons Women's Volleyball Team defeated KCB 3-2 in a five-set semifinal to secure a place in the KVF National League finals, scheduled for July 17–19. Prisons will face defending champions Kenya Pipeline in the final.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. KPC sweeps DCI to reach KVF Women's National League finals

    Defending champions KPC Volleyball Club advanced to the Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League championship finals by defeating the Directorate of Criminal Investigations 2-0 in a semi-final playoff series, winning both matches in straight sets.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Prisons beats KCB in volleyball semifinal playoff

    Kenya Prisons defeated KCB Women's Volleyball Team 3-2 in Game Two of the Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League semifinals playoffs at Kasarani, forcing a deciding match on Sunday after KCB won Game One 3-1 on Friday.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Pipeline and KCB lead KVF semi-final play-off series

    Reigning champions Kenya Pipeline beat DCI in straight sets, and former champions KCB defeated Kenya Prisons 3-1 in the first games of the best-of-three semi-final series at Kasarani Indoor Arena.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

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