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Volleyball queen hailed as 'pillar and pacesetter' with lasting legacy

Malkia Strikers carry the casket bearing the remains of one of Kenya's greatest volleyballers the late Janet Wanja during the requiem mass at Kasarani Indoor Gymnasium, Nairobi, January 2, 2025. [Jonah Onyango Standard]

It was a place all too familiar to Janet Wanja. On this court at the Moi International Sports Centre's Kasarani Indoor Arena, the much-loved volleyball star thrilled the nation.

On Thursday, the atmosphere was somber as family, colleagues, and mourners gathered to bid their final farewell to the athlete whose dazzling skills and love for the game made watching her a true joy.

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