Malkia Strikers Squad Announced for Historic FIVB World Championships in Southeast Asia
KASS Sports
Kenya’s national women’s volleyball team, the Malkia Strikers, has officially named its squad for the upcoming FIVB World Championships — a landmark event as it marks the first time the tournament will be held in Southeast Asia. The competition is scheduled to run from August 22 to September 7, 2025, across four iconic Thai cities: Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.
The announcement came shortly after a thrilling finale of the 2025 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s League at Kasarani Indoor Arena, where Kenya Pipeline edged out DCI with a dramatic 3-2 victory.
Ahead of the championships, the team is expected to hold a pre-tournament training camp in Vietnam before heading to Thailand.
Head Coach Geoffrey Omondi will lead the squad, assisted by David Muthui and Esther Jepkosgei.
Squad List:
- Setters: Emmaculate Nekesa (KPC), Fridah Boke (KCB), Marcleen Okoko (PRISONS), Vivian Vuguza (DCI), Vallarie Chepkoech (KDF)
- Middle Blockers: Gladys Ekaru (KPC), Belinda Barasa (KCB), Lorine Kaei (PRISONS), Lydia Emokol (KPC), Elizabeth Sokoiyo (KPC), Pauline Chemutai (KCB)
- Liberos: Celestine Nyongesa (KPC), Delphine Misoki (PRISONS), Sharleen Maywa (KCB), Sharon Sandui (PRISONS), Peninah Wafula (DCI)
- Opposites: Loice Simiyu (KPC), Pamela Adhiambo, Marlyn Tata (KCB), Deborah Jesang (KCB), Mercy Iminza (DCI)
- Outside Hitters: Mariam Musa (KPC), Daisy Leting (KPC), Juliana Namutira (KCB), Pauline Itoo (PRISONS), Sarah Namisi (DCI), Valentine Chemutai (P. BANK), Veronicah Adhiambo, Meldina Sande (POLICE RWA),
Kenya has been drawn into Pool G, where they will face Poland, Vietnam, and Germany. Fellow African representatives, Egypt, are in Pool A alongside hosts Thailand, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
