The Kenya National Women’s Volleyball Team, the Malkia Strikers, are facing Germany in the Thailand World Championships while grappling with unpaid allowances. The players report anxiety about their families back home due to these unfulfilled financial promises from the Ministry of Sports.

• Before travel, the team was allegedly forced to trim its squad from 20 players to 16 due to lack of funds, before sponsors intervened.
• The Malkia Strikers reportedly tried to inform Sports Cabinet Secretary CS Salim Mvurya of their grievances, but were blocked by their coach.
• Their concerns emerge as President William Ruto has pledged millions in rewards for the Harambee Stars.