Janet Wanja passed away on December 26, a few months after she was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer. The volleyball star will be laid to rest at Langa'ta Cemetery.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 31 - The Late Janet Wanja was not only a Kenyan volleyball icon but a celebrated heroine all over the world. Here is her journey in Get the latest local and international sports ...

In his message, Uhuru said that Wanja’s talent and success brought light and hope to the whole country. He went on to describe her as a trailblazer in Kenyan sports who inspired countless young ...

Olympic Kenya chief Paul Tergat also mourned the fallen women's volleyball star. "Quite some very devastating news to wake up to that decorated volleyballer and Olympian, Janet Wanja has left us.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the death of Kenya's volleyball icon, Janet Wanja, who passed away on Friday morning after being diagnosed with stage-four gallbladder cancer.

Kenya mourned the death of women's volleyball icon Janet Wanja early Friday. The 40-year-old succumbed to a rare form of gallbladder cancer at her home in Nairobi, according to her family. Wanja's ...

Janet Wanja who died on Thursday night at the age of 40 at her house in Kasarani, Nairobi, after a long battle with gallbladder cancer, represented Kenya for the first time at the 2004 Olympic Games ...

Kenya women’s volleyball team player, Jane Wacu, has paid glowing tribute to her teammate Janet Wanja, who died on Friday in Nairobi after a long battle with gallbladder cancer. The 39-year-old Wacu, ...

Kindiki said Wanja will be remembered for her exemplary performances in volleyball games in country and abroad. The DP said she gave her all in the two decades she represented the country in ...

Janet Wanja, one of the most well known volleyball players from Kenya, succumbed to gallbladder cancer on December 26, 2024.

Janet Wanja, the volleyball star who succumbed to gallbladder cancer, cherished family moments as she shared a lovely photo bonding with her cute nieces.