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Malkia Strikers

Kenya's national women's volleyball team, coached by Geoffrey Omondi at the 2026 African Nations Championship in Nairobi.

2026-06-042026-08-05

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "Home ground only makes sense with a big fan base and a big fan turnout, we are appealing to the Kenyan volleyball supporters to turn out in big numbers so that our Malkia Strikers can enjoy not just playing on home soil, but also being cheered on by the home crowd," he stated.

    KVF ramps up preparations ahead of African Volleyball Champs
  3. July 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Omondi turns focus to Malkia Strikers after guiding Pipeline to domestic double By Angel Shantel July 27, 2026 02:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Pipeline players celebrate after defeating archriva

    Omondi turns focus to Malkia Strikers after guiding Pipeline to domestic double
  5. The Standard

    After the Kenya Cup, national teams Malkia Strikers and Wafalme Stars will begin their preparations for their upcoming continental assignments.

    Shame of Sh300,000 reward for KVF league champs after grueling season
  6. Citizen Digital

    Kenya is hosting the championship for the first time since 2015 when Malkia Strikers, under the tutelage of David Lung'aho, defeated Algeria 3-0 sets to lift the title at Kasarani.

    Kenya races against time to deliver venues for African Volleyball Champs
  7. The Standard

    Many players who excel in the competition eventually earn call-ups to Kenya's national teams, including the women's side, the Malkia Strikers, one of Africa's most successful volleyball teams.

    betPawa commits Sh 17.3 M to boost Kenya volleyball league
  8. The Standard

    Barasa blended experience and new blood, with the likes of former Malkia Strikers captain Brackcides Agala instilling calmness and confidence in the team.Prisons, who last won the league gong in 2021, would then fight on to end the game how they started after winning the fourth s

    Prisons detain champions Pipeline to take lead in title race
  9. Citizen Digital

    In the second set, KCB head coach Japheth Munala introduced Deborah Jesang in place of Malkia Strikers opposite hitter Terry Tata.

    Kenya Prisons edge KCB in five-set thriller to reach KVF National League finals
  10. Citizen Digital

    In the second set, KCB head coach Japheth Munala introduced Deborah Jesang in place of Malkia Strikers opposite hitter Terry Tata.

    Kenya Prisons edge KCB in five-set thriller to reach KVF National League finals
  11. June 2026
  12. The Standard

    Going into today’s clash, the Kenyan men who have remained in the shadows of their female counterparts, the Malkia Strikers, for decades, will have to remain focused and get the job done.

    Wafalme silence Uganda to close in on Nations Championship slot
  13. The Standard

    The flawless middle blocker is also the assistant captain of the national team, Malkia Strikers.

    How Ekaru has scaled sporting heights to become a proud Olympian
Sport

KVF appeals for infrastructure ahead of African volleyball championship

The News

Kenya Volleyball Federation President Charles Nyaberi has called for modern indoor sports infrastructure and strong fan support as Kenya prepares to host the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi from August 23 to September 5. Kasarani Indoor Arena will be the main venue, with the government upgrading Ulinzi Complex as an alternative facility.

14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. KVF appeals for infrastructure ahead of African volleyball championship

    Kenya Volleyball Federation President Charles Nyaberi has called for modern indoor sports infrastructure and strong fan support as Kenya prepares to host the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi from August 23 to September 5. Kasarani Indoor Arena will be the main venue, with the government upgrading Ulinzi Complex as an alternative facility.

    14 hours ago · 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

Thursday 23 July

  1. 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. 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

Saturday 18 July

  1. 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

Sunday 5 July

  1. 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

  2. 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

Friday 5 June

  1. Kenya volleyball team advances toward 2026 Nations Championship

    Kenya's Wafalme Stars defeated Uganda in straight sets at the Zone Five qualifiers and are on course to secure a ticket to the 2026 CAVB Nations Championship, though they must win their remaining two matches against South Sudan and Burundi to top the five-team table.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Volleyball career transforms Trans Nzoia sprinter into Olympian

    Gladys Ekaru, introduced to volleyball in 2016 by neighbour Lydia Lelei, has become a middle blocker and assistant captain of Kenya's national team Malkia Strikers, competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and captaining Kenya Pipeline Company to a third-place finish at the Africa women's club championships in Cairo.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

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