Kenya Volleyball Federation president Charles Nyaberi says the departed Kenya volleyball star Janet Wanja and Jane Wacu drew crowds at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, indoor arena . Nyaberi was speaking during the memorial service of Wanja at Kasarani on Thursday ahead of the burial on Friday at the Lang’ata Cemetary, Nairobi. “Before Janet…
Janet Wanja Mungai, born on 24th February 1984 at Mater Hospital, Nairobi, was the third child of WO1 John Mungai (RTD) and Serah Mungai. She grew up in Kahawa Garrison and attended Kenyatta University Primary School and Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls’ High School, where her volleyball journey began. Her talent blossomed under Coach Juma Walukhu…
There will be a candle lighting on Wednesday at Janet Wanja’s house in Kasarani. Wanja passed on last Thursday at night at her home in Kasarani,Nairobi after a brave battle with gall bladder Cancer. The volleyball star will be buried this Friday at the Lang’ata Cemetary, Nairobi. In her memory, Wanja’s brother Kevin Kimani who…
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…
