Kenya Volleyball fraternity has been thrown into mourning after the passing on former National and Kakamega Branch chairman Ibrahim Efumbi.
Efumbi was the father of former KCB setter Farida.
Kenya Volleyball Federation Deputy President Paul Bitok mourned Efumbi as a visionary leader whose unwavering passion and tireless dedication to the sport saw the development of the sport in Kakamega and across the nation.
In a statement Bitok said,”The passing of Ibrahim Efumbi is indeed a profound loss to the volleyball community and the sports fraternity at large.
His visionary leadership not only inspired countless young talents but also established a strong foundation for the sport’s competitive progress,”
“As we come to terms with this loss, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire volleyball community.
KVF through the Kakamega branch, will collaborate closely to ensure a dignified farewell for our former chairman,”
Second Vice President Kenneth Tonui said, “
My condolences to the entire Efumbi’s family,volleyball family and all the western branches.May his soul Rest InPeace,”
KVF Secretary General Ismail Chege said, “On behalf of the KVF office, our condolences to the family and the entire volleyball fraternity for the loss of the great man and father of volleyball in western Kenya and the country at large,”
KVF Gender and Minority Miduda Waweru termed the death of Efumbi as truly sad saying she had lost a confidant,”
FIVB Instructor Catherine Martin said,
“My condolences to the family and friends.
Pole sana to the volleyball family too.
May he rest in peace,”
Former KVF Deputy President
Martin Wanyonyi said,”This is indeed sad. We have lost a true Volleyball lover who could travel far and wide for the sake of Volleyball. R.I E. P Ibrahim,”
Kwale County Sports Organising Secretuay Fredrick Gitau said,”On behalf of the Kwale county volleyball association we wish to send our condolences to the Kakamega branch n the entire volleyball family.may his soul RIP,”
Former National men and women’s team coach David Lung’ho said,”
Very sad news ,oh my God,May the Lord give us strength to accept this news.May His Soul Rest in Peace,”
Embu County chairman John Gitari
“Too sad to leave so quickly. I will always remember Efumbi as a logical volleyball administrator who was always driven by what was good for the game he loved. Fare thee well bro,”
Kenya Prisons women’s assistant coach Azenga Madison said,”My condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace,”
Coach Sammy Mulinge,” Soo sad. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace brother,”
Journalist Samuel Gacharira said, “This is so sad.May his soul rest in peace.My condolences to his family,”
Referee Linet Omare said, “My sincere condolence to the family, friends and volleyball fraternity. Fare Thee well,”
