Maluki pledges to transform volleyball if elected NOCK President
He says Kenya's national teams deserve facilities that reflect their passion, excellence, and international potentia
National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) Vice-President Shadrack Maluki has pledged transformative support for Kenyan volleyball if he is elected as President in the forthcoming elections.
Speaking during the opening of the FIVB Level 1 Coaching Course at a Nairobi hotel, Maluki assured that, if elected, both the Malkia Strikers (the national women’s team) and Wafalme Stars (the men’s team) would be prioritized in terms of access to state-of-the-art stadiums for both training and competition.
“Our national teams deserve facilities that reflect their passion, excellence, and international potential,” he stated. “There will be no exceptions. Both Malkia Strikers and Wafalme Stars will benefit equally.”
Maluki, who will be up against NOCK Secretary General Francis Mutuku in the race for the top seat, also reiterated the importance of coaching development as a pillar of sports excellence.
The current Judo Federation of Kenya chairman was accompanied by other aspirants in his camp, including First Deputy President: Barnaba Korir (Athletics) , 2nd Deputy President: Rtd. Col. Nashon Randiek (Hockey), Secretary General: Andrew Mudibo (Table Tennis), Deputy Secretary General: Dr Francis Karugu (Softball) and Treasurer: Fred Chege Fencing.
Others were Deputy Treasurer: Charles Mose (Cycling), Women’s Representative: Lilian Mududa Waweru (Volleyball), Athletes’ Representative – Women: Edith Mukivulani (Volleyball) and Athletes’ Representative – Men: Eliud Kipchoge (Athletics).
Also present at the event was Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) President Charles Nyaberi and members of his executive committee.
The course, which marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s commitment to strengthening volleyball coaching capacity, is being conducted by renowned FIVB trainer Shilla Omuriwe.
In her address, Omuriwe urged the participants to approach the course with open minds and a spirit of curiosity.
“We must approach this course with open minds and a spirit of curiosity,” she said. “Coaching is not a destination it’s a journey. What you gain here will not only shape you and your teams but will also ripple out to uplift the broader volleyball community in Kenya and beyond.”
The week-long coaching programme brings together aspiring and current volleyball coaches from across the country, all eager to enhance their skills and contribute to the sport’s development at every level.
