The FIVB has invested close to CHF 600,000 through the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment programme into Kenya’s women’s national team since its preparations for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The investment has resulted in a number of remarkable achievements for both the team and coaches
The KVF has acknowledged the pivotal role the FIVB has played in supporting the development and growth of volleyball within Kenya
The FIVB, respecting the decision of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) leadership, has agreed not to continue with the targeted support Volleyball Empowerment investment for the six-member coaching team of the Kenya women’s national team.
One of the fundamental principles of the Volleyball Empowerment programme is to help National Federations achieve independence and self-sustainability. The FIVB therefore commends the KVF’s intention and resolve to grow its technical capacity and exposure with the aim of becoming self-sustainable.
The KVF has acknowledged the pivotal role the FIVB has played in supporting the development and growth of volleyball within Kenya, stating its appreciation for the resources, guidance, and opportunities provided through the programme.
The FIVB has supported Kenya’s women’s national team through the Volleyball Empowerment programme since their preparations for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The total investment of nearly CHF 600,000 was provided to the national team, who were trained by elite Brazilian coaches, including Head Coach Luizomar de Moura.
The programme has resulted in significant achievements for the team, including strong performances at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and the FIVB Volleyball World Championship 2022. Recently, the team was also crowned African Nations Champions for the first time since 2015.
The FIVB is delighted that the investment has elevated the team to new heights and allowed the National Federation to grow and foster new talent. The FIVB remains supportive of the National Federation’s development goals and will continue to offer assistance and work collaboratively with the KVF to develop the sport of volleyball and inspire a new generation of players and fans.
The FIVB wishes the Malkia Strikers every success and looks forward to witnessing the National Federation’s continued growth.