Kenya Army stun Western Prisons as joint KVF National League gets underway
By Joel Masibo, April 16, 2026Kenya Army staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Western Prisons in a thrilling five-set encounter during the ongoing Kenya Volleyball Federation National League matches held at the Nyayo National Basketball Court on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Stunning comeback
The soldiers showed immense resilience, rallying from two sets down to clinch a hard-fought 3-2 victory. Western Prisons had taken early control of the match, comfortably winning the opening two sets, 25-21 and 25-14, to put Kenya Army on the brink of defeat.
However, the Kenya Army responded with renewed energy and determination in the third set, edging it 25-22 to keep their hopes alive. They carried that momentum into the fourth set, once again winning 25-22 to force a decisive fifth set.
In the final set, Kenya Army dominated proceedings, sealing the comeback in emphatic fashion with a 15-4 win to complete one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the competition.
The victory provides a significant boost for Kenya Army, who are currently placed 11th in the league standings. Meanwhile, Western Prisons, who will rue missed opportunities after their strong start, sit 13th.
Thursday schedule
The next fixture of the day in men’s category will see Trailblazers will take on National Youth Service in another men’s encounter. Attention then shifts to the women’s category at midday, where Prisons Kenya face off with Kenyatta University at 12:00 pm. The women’s fixtures continue at 2:00 pm, with Young Spykers battling A-Plus VC in what promises to be a closely contested tie.
The evening session returns to men’s action, as KAPU lock horns with Prisons Rift Valley at 4:00 pm, before General Service Unit (GSU) wrap up the day against Eldoret Water at 6:00 pm.
Organisers have set entry fees at Ksh200 for regular tickets and Ksh500 for VIP access, inviting volleyball enthusiasts to turn up in large numbers and support their favourite teams.
The joint leg marks a key phase in the KVF National League calendar, providing teams with an opportunity to solidify their positions as the race for top honours gathers momentum.
Momentum builds on Friday and Saturday
The competition continues on Friday with another full slate of matches, including key fixtures involving Prisons Nairobi in both the men’s and women’s categories. Other notable clashes will see Chema VC face Kenya Army, while Trailblazers take on Prisons Kenya in what is expected to be a tightly contested match.
Climactic Sunday fixtures
The final day on Sunday promises a dramatic conclusion, with both men’s and women’s teams pushing for maximum points. Key fixtures include KDF facing Kenyatta University in the women’s category, while Kenya Army will also meet Prisons Kenya in another crucial tie.
In the men’s matches, Prisons Western will battle Chema VC, Kenya Army will face Prisons Nairobi, and KAPU will take on Trailblazers. The tournament will conclude with KDF clashing against Prisons Kenya in the final match of the day.