The KCB Women’s Volleyball team is considered the oldest Volleyball Club. The team, which was established in 1989 currently participates in the Local Kenya Volleyball Federation League and also in African competitions including the Club Championships. The team has a well-spring of talent with its players representing the country with Malkia Strikers in various international competitions.
The team is coached by Japheth Munala and Captained by Edith Wisa. The bankers were crowned the 2022 African Club Champions in Kelibia, Tunisia following a successive run dominating local rivals Kenya Prisons and Kenya Pipeline and also North African sides to clinch the prestigious trophy. KCB players Mercy Moim, Edith Wisa and Sharon Jepchumba were named best outside attacker, best outside hitter and Most Valuable player respectively in the competition.
Current technical Advisor Paul Bitok together with Mercy Moim led the KCB Women’s Volleyball Team that won the African Club Championship title in 2006. The two would replicate the same success in 2022 after a 16-year wait.
Volleyball Returns
Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has confirmed that the first round of the 2021/2022 national league will start on November 26-28.
KCB volleyball team head coach Japheth Munala is banking on his revamped squad for an upswing in the team’s performance once top flight volleyball resumes.