- Malkia Strikers made a protest over their unpaid allowances on Friday, August 22, 2025.
- The team’s captain Meldina Sande has urged President William Ruto to come to their aid.
- Malkia Strikers are scheduled to play their first game at the FIVB World Championship 2025 on Saturday, August 23 from 1pm Kenyan time.
The Kenya women’s national volleyball team has been hit by allowance owes. Just hours before Malkia Strikers open their FIVB World Championship 2025 campaign against Germany, the players have made an emotional plea to President William Ruto and top officials at the Ministry of Sports. These stars have requested them to act quickly and ensure they receive their money.
Speaking on behalf of the team that is currently in Thailand, Malkia Strikers captain Meldina Sande asked Ruto to intervene.
Malkia Strikers captain Meldina Sande asks President Ruto to save the team
As stated by Sande, Ruto, who has made it possible for the national men’s football team, Harambee Stars, to receive hefty bonuses, should also come to their rescue since they are also Kenyans.
“We say one team one mission, but for this, the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF), we ask you to help us achieve that mission. We came here with a target and we don’t want to lose it. Bwana President, we are also your children, motivate us. Bwana CS, you promised us that our money will come, help us.
We need something so that we can achieve what we came here to do. We are suffering and that’s why we are making this kind of a video. Everyone here is suffering. All the players are suffering. The coaches are suffering,” she explained in a video that has gone viral on social media.
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Sande says Malkia Strikers will give their all to register positive results in Thailand
Sande, who has been a crucial member of the Kenyan volleyball team in recent months, added that despite their challenges, they will do their best to perform well in the high-profile tournament.
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According to her, they are fully focused on carrying the country’s flag higher in the sporting event that will be held between August 22 and September 7.
“Because we are patriotic Kenyans, we just came with one target. We are trying to let nothing distract us. We just ask the Kenyan people to move this video so that all the grievances that we have raised will be achieved.
Thank you so much and we just pray that everything will be sorted out soon,” ended Sande.
Kenya women’s national volleyball team fixtures
Malkia Strikers are expected to play their first Group G match at the FIVB Women’s World Championship 2025 on Saturday, August 23. They will open their campaign against European heavyweights Germany. This match is scheduled to be played from 1pm Kenyan time.
After their opening fixture, the new look squad will face Poland and Vietnam on Monday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 27 in that order.
Who is the Malkia Strikers head coach?
The Malkia Strikers are currently coached by Geoffrey Omondi. Omondi, who doubles up as the head coach for Kenya Pipeline, was appointed in March this year.
His main task is to help Kenya perform well in international championships.
Meet the Malkia Strikers squad for FIVB World Championships 2025
- Opposite hitters: Pamela Adhiambo, Marylyne Tata, Mercy Iminza
- Liberos: Sharleen Maywa, Cellestine Nyongesa
- Setters: Fridah Boke, Emmaculate Nekesa
- Left attackers: Meldina Sande (Captain), Juliana Namutira, Daisy Leting, Veronica Adhiambo
- Middle blockers: Belinda Barasa, Lorraine Chebet, Gladys Ekaru (deputy captain)
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