ACK Chepsaita's Eric Kimeli and Ezekiel Kibungei attempt to block Matiliku High School's John Kyalo (centre). [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
After bagging silver at this year’s National Term Two games, ACK Chepsaita are now keen to excel at the 2026 East Africa games that begin on Friday in Morogoro, Tanzania.
Chepsaita will be hoping for a memorable debut just like they did at the nationals. They will be battling for boys’ volleyball regional glory alongside national champions Chesamisi Boys Senior School and bronze medallists Matiliku Boys. The trio will be looking to defend the title won by Cheptil last year.
Though new to the East Africa stage, their coach Boniface Kiplimo said he knows what is expected of his players having been there in 2023 with Andersen Mixed Senior School.
“I have prepared my players well because I’m familiar with the demands of playing at the biggest stage in the region. They are ready and I believe my previous exposure to the high standards and stiff competition at the games will help us excel,” Kiplimo said.
He added that he faced some challenges at the nationals final, but he now has a full bench that is eager to succeed.
“We were not at our best in the national final because three of my key players were unfit to play but now, they have been given a clean bill of health and they are ready to fight for the team and country.”