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Kenya are now chasing a record-extending 11th continental title as they seek to keep their crown on home soil. The Malkia Strikers are also looking to repeat their success from 2023, when they beat Egypt 3-0 in the final held in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Speaking during a recovery session in Nairobi, Prisons coach Josp Barasa rued missed opportunities that saw his team continue their wait for a national league title, which has now stretched into a fifth year. He, however, said the Kenya Cup presents an opportunity for redemption.
Speaking to Radio Generation about the tournament, KVF Vice President Paul Bitok highlighted its importance, saying that the more competitions available for Kenyan players, the better it is for both clubs and the national team.
Geoffrey Omondi's charges had no option but to win in front of a packed MISC, and they delivered with an energetic and disciplined performance, defeating Kenya Prisons 3-0 to retain the 2025/26 KVF National League playoffs title.
The victory confirmed KPA as the new men’s national league champions, marking their first-ever title in the competition’s history.
The win gives Kenya Prisons a valuable advantage as they head into the second day of the finals needing only one more victory to reclaim the national title.
Speaking to Radio Generation ahead of the Kenya Cup, which began on Friday, KVF Vice President Paul Bitok hailed the efforts made by several clubs that have attracted international and experienced stars such as Sharon Chepchumba and Pamela Adhiambo, among others.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Wednesday during a training session at the venue, Bitok underscored the significance of the Kenya Cup, now in its second year, saying the competition has become an important addition to the national volleyball calendar alongside the league.
The Kenyan champions produced a dominant performance, controlling the match from start to finish to secure a 3-0 victory (25-17, 25-20, 25-15) and lift the coveted title.
Speaking from Kampala on Friday, Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Deputy President Paul Bitok congratulated the team on their achievement and acknowledged the Kenyan fans who turned up in large numbers to support the side during the competition, which attracted five nations: Burundi, Tanzania, South Sudan, Kenya and hosts Uganda.
Speaking on Tuesday morning in Nairobi, Kenya Volleyball Federation chairperson, Kenya Volleyball Federation congratulated the eight players who represented Kenya, along with coaches Patrick Owino and Sila Makiso, for doing the country proud.
The 2025 Kenya Cup winners and three-time Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League champions since 2008 showed clear intent to secure a third continental title, having previously won in 2006 and 2022—by taking the first set 25-22 amid a packed and noisy home crowd.
In the match played on Thursday, the Geoffrey Omondi-coached outfit started strongly, asserting control early in the opening set.
Speaking after the match at the Al Ahly Sports Complex, KCB head coach Japheth Munala admitted his team had a slow start but praised Kenya Pipeline for their strong performance, saying it was a closely contested game.
Earlier on Tuesday, day 2 of the championship, the Geoffrey Omondi coached side beat Burundi’s Gender Light Club (GLC) in a one-sided Pool B match, securing straight-sets victory.
In Group B, Kenya Pipeline VC leads a strong field featuring La Loi (DR Congo), Sococim (Senegal), Kalibi Sporting Club (Ghana), and Gender Light (Burundi).
Speaking on Wednesday at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, Munala said the team has been working hard in camp as they aim to bounce back after finishing fifth in last year’s edition of the continental tournament.
Releasing the list of selected players on Monday, KVF stated that "the teams are expected to begin preparations as they target qualification on the road to the LA 2028 Olympics."
The qualifiers for both senior men and women will be held June 1–5, 2026, at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium.
In a statement released on Sunday, KVF said the appointments cover the Men’s National Team (Wafalme), Women’s National Team (Malkia Strikers), and the Beach Volleyball National Teams, ahead of upcoming 2026 regional and international competitions.
The Mombasa County-based Dockers lead the standings with seven wins from eight matches, the same number of victories as Prisons Kenya, who had entered the second leg at the top of the table.
The national league debutants, Chema from Juja, Kiambu County, had their coach, Jeremiah Mukopi, beaming with confidence and pride on Tuesday,
KCB women’s volleyball team and GSU men’s team were declared champions of the inaugural Kenya Cup after outstanding performances in their respective finals held on Sunday at the Moi International Sports Centre Indoor Arena Kasarani