Transition: Volleyball Star Janet Wanja passes on

[Mwalimu-G]

Legendary setter who represented Kenya as a setter and trainer for Malkia Stars at the Olympics and on the African scene had recently been diagnosed with a cancer.

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Janet Wanja: Kenyans Mourn Volleyball Legend as She Succumbs to Cancer in Hospital

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 5:15 AM
by Susan Mwenesi

Janet Wanja sadly succumbed to gallbladder cancer while undergoing treatment in the hospital, and the news has devastated Kenyans from all walks of life.
Wanja was not only a beloved Malkia Stikers player, but she was also a fitness trainer of the team that waved the Kenyans flag in many international competitions
When Kenyans first learnt about Wanja's diagnosis, they wanted to start helping, but the Kenya Pipeline Company decided that they were going to foot all her medical bills.
What happened to Wanja? Wanja was recently diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, and Kenyans were very concerned about her treatment. When the news of her diagnosis became public, messages of support started pouring in from across the globe, with fans, teammates, and colleagues expressing hope for her recovery. Through her brother, footballer Kevin Kimani, the family requested emotional support from Kenyans. Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/people/57358...n-volleyball-legend-succumbs-cancer-hospital/

 

[mzeiya]

Oh no. She truly was a star. RIP

 

[Mwalimu-G]

 

[Clemens]

We were born one day and we shall taste death in one designated day, she has just preceded us, and on the designated day, we shall individually join her.
So long Wanja.