The late Kenya Volleyball president Waithaka Kioni will be laid to rest today in Kiamwangi, Kiambu County. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), where he served as the second vice chairman, confirmed the sad news on the same day. "We sadly announce the unfortunate and sudden passing on of our second vice-president and president of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF), the Late, Waithaka Kioni early this morning in Nairobi," said Nock President Paul Tergat in a statement. The Africa Volleyball Federation president Bouchra Hajij has described the late Kioni as a unifying force that guided the CAVB executive in the best manner. Upon his death, Kioni served as the CAVB treasurer.

Source: The Star April 19, 2023 12:25 UTC