In Images: Volleyball icon Janet Wanja laid to relaxation at Lang’ata Cemetery
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 3, 2025 – Tears flowed freely as household and buddies gathered to say their goodbyes to volleyball icon Janet Wanja on the Lang’ata Cemetery on Friday afternoon.
The burial ceremony was a personal one, attended by her shut buddies, together with former Malkia Strikers teammates and Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) officers — along with relations.
The ceremony was preceded by a memorial service on the Kasarani Gymnasium on Thursday throughout which the 40-year-old was eulogised as a passionate and chronic skilled who was ever easy-going and pleasant in the direction of all.
Wanja died on the night time of December 26 after a protracted battle with most cancers of the gallbladder.
Her final service to the nation was on the Paris Olympics the place she was health coach for the Malkia Strikers.
The Mukumu Girls High School alumnus leaves behind an indelible legacy that features 5 African titles, one Olympic look as a participant (2004 Athens) and one World Grand Prix title in 2015.
She was additionally thrice topped the perfect setter on the African Championships (2007, 2014 and 2015).
Fare thee nicely, our volleyball heroine.
