Confederation of Africa Volleyball (CAVB) president Bouchra Hajij has paid tribute to former volleyball player and trainer Wanja as iconic Kenyan Olympic player who has left a huge void in the world of volleyball. “Wanja’s demise is a great loss to African volleyball. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the African Volleyball Confederation…
The Kenya Volleyball Federation is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved star, iconic veteran setter Janet Wanja Mungai, after a courageous battle with Gall Bladder Cancer. Janet’s contributions to the Federation and sports, in general, were extraordinary. She was a dedicated, passionate, and incredibly talented player who represented both her club and…
The FIVB is deeply saddened by the passing of former Kenya national team star Janet Wanja, at the age of 40. Born in 1984, Wanja has been a great influence in Kenyan volleyball since she got her breakthrough in 2004 when she was selected to represent her country at the Olympic Games Athens 2004 at…
I first met Janet Wanja back in the 90s, just after she had sat her KCPE exams, through Coach Juma Walukhu of Kahawa Garrison, who was fundraising for her to join secondary school. At that time, I had just begun my private practice in Westlands. We pooled some money for her to join Kahawa Secondary…
