History played out Thursday when a memorial service was held for departed volleyball star Janet Wanja at MISC Kasarani, Nairobi. It was the first time such a service, more so for a sports personality ...

The late Janet Wanja in a picture taken while serving as a trainer of Kenya's women's national team during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as part of her transition to coaching. A public memorial service ...

In his message, Uhuru said that Wanja’s talent and success brought light and hope to the whole country. He went on to describe her as a trailblazer in Kenyan sports who inspired countless young ...

The weeping for our departed volleyball star Janet Wanja has been endless. We were to weep for her illness, hoping that joy will come at day break. It never did. It never will. More tears ...

Nairobi — Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the death of Kenya's volleyball icon, Janet Wanja, who passed away on Friday morning after being diagnosed with stage-four gallbladder cancer.

Kenya mourned the death of women's volleyball icon Janet Wanja early Friday. The 40-year-old succumbed to a rare form of gallbladder cancer at her home in Nairobi, according to her family.

Kenyatta described Wanja as a trailblazer in Kenyan sports who inspired countless young athletes through her exceptional talent, dedication, and leadership both on and off the court. NAIROBI, Kenya, ...

Kindiki said Wanja will be remembered for her exemplary performances in volleyball games in country and abroad. The DP said she gave her all in the two decades she represented the country in ...

What happened to Janet Wanja? Wanja was recently diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, and Kenyans were very concerned about her treatment. When the news of her diagnosis became public, messages of ...

Janet Wanja, one of the most well known volleyball players from Kenya, succumbed to gallbladder cancer on December 26, 2024. Wanja reportedly fell ill after returning from the Paris Olympics ...

The African Volleyball Federation CAVB has sent its message of condolences to the family of former Malkia Strikers' fallen hero Janet Wanja following her demise on December 27. The 40-year-old was ...