Tuesday 26th March 2024, Nairobi…
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Kenya Pipeline Company has partnered with the Kenya Volleyball Federation in sponsoring a volleyball tournament next week.
The tournament, dubbed “KPC@50 Volleyball Extravaganza,” will take place between April 5-7 and will feature players drawn from the top men’s and women’s national league volleyball teams. In addition, there will be exhibition matches between high school boys and girls’ teams drawn from the best performing schools countrywide as well as a battle of retired volleyball national league legends.
The sporting event will be held at the Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums volleyball courts.
Speaking during the sponsorship cheque handover ceremony, KPC Human Resource & Administration General Manager Mrs. Dinah Kirwa said sports promotion and youth empowerment are at the heart of the Company’s commitment to Corporate Social Investment, which she terms a key pillar of KPC’s operations and growth over the past five decades.
“This three-day volleyball tournament rubberstamps our commitment to transform the lives of the youth in Kenya through sports promotion as a viable source of livelihood and national pride,” said Mrs Kirwa.
She lauded the Kenya Volleyball Federation for being instrumental in managing and growing the sport in the country. “We are delighted to work with KVF in organizing this tournament which will not only develop sports talent, but also secure the future of volleyball as an exciting sporting heritage in Kenya. Through this partnership, we hope to inspire future generations of players and build cohesion and excellence in the sport,” added Mrs. Kirwa.
KVF Chairperson Mr. Charles Nyaberi appreciated KPC for their consistency and commitment to nurturing the volleyball heritage in Kenya for over four decades.
“KPC has been a dependable partner to the Federation for over 40 years. Their commitment to develop volleyball from the grassroots has seen the sport grow tremendously. This tournament will definitely inspire future stars as we grow the game together,” said Mr. Nyaberi.
KPC has invested in volleyball through its flagship women’s volleyball team, Kenya Pipeline Volleyball Club which was established in 1984. The club is six-time champions of Africa and multiple winners of the Kenyan Volleyball League.
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