Nairobi -- The Kenya volleyball fraternity is mourning the death of icon Janet Wanja who passed on Friday morning at home after being diagnosed with stage 4 gall bladder cancer.

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Kenya's Volleyball Icon Janet Wanja Is Dead At 40

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President Ruto joins leaders in mourning volleyball icon Janet Wanja

Kenyan president William Ruto has joined the nation in mourning the passing of celebrated volleyball legend Janet Wanja.The 40-year-old veteran setter, who was playing for Keny...

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Ruto leads tributes as Kenyans mourn deceased volleyball star Janet Wanja

Janet Wanja, a beloved Malkia Strikers volleyball player, has sadly passed on. Wanja had been undergoing treatment for gallbladder cancer in the hospital.

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Janet Wanja: Kenyans mourn volleyball legend as she succumbs to cancer in hospital

Former long serving national women’s volleyball team setter Janet Wanja succumbed to a rare gallbladder cancer while m at a Nairobi hospital, her family announced. Wanja’s brother, Kevin Kimani —a renowned footballer currently on loan at Mathare United—announced the devastating news of the passing on of the decorated Malkia Strikers and Kenya Pipeline former player on his social media platforms on Thursday night. “The family of Janet Wanja would…

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Malkia Strikers Setter Janet Wanja Dies From Gallbladder Cancer

Janet Wanja, a former player for the Malkia Strikers and a heroine of the national volleyball team, has passed away. She died on the night of Thursday, December 26. Her family announced the news in a statement noting, “The family of Janet Wanja would like to announce her passing after a brave battle with gallbladder cancer.” Our sincere and deepest gratitude goes out to the Kenya Pipeline Company for supporting us throughout this journey and pro…

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Janet Wanja, Former Malkia Strikers Player Dies

Celebrated Kenya women’s volleyball star, Janet Wanja, is dead, her family has confirmed. A statement from Wanja’s brother Kevin Kimani on Friday morning indicated that the long-serving setter, who also played for Kenya Pipeline and KCB, died on Thursday at 10pm. Wanja, 40 was suffering from cancer of the gall bladder. “The family of Janet […]

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Kenya women’s volleyball star Janet Wanja is dead

President William Ruto led national tributes, praising Janet Wanja as a disciplined and talented volleyball star who made Kenya proud. The post Janet Wanja is dead at 40 after Cancer fight appeared first on Kampala Edge Times™.

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Janet Wanja is dead at 40 after Cancer fight

President William Ruto conveyed his condolences on Friday following the passing of Kenyan volleyball player Janet Wanja. Wanja succumbed to gallbladder cancer on Thursday night. In his message, the President acknowledged Wanja’s significant contributions to the nation’s sports community. “Janet Wanja, a gifted and disciplined volleyball star, served the cause of our country’s sports with honour and dedication,” he stated on his X page. According…

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President Ruto mourns volleyball star Janet Wanja

President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of Kenyan volleyball star Janet Wanja. Wanja passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, after a long battle with gallbladder cancer, as announced by Kenya Volleyball Federation President Charles Nyaberi. In his condolence message to family and friends, Ruto termed Wanja as a focused, […]

Kenya's Volleyball Icon Janet Wanja Is Dead At 40

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