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President Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Malkia Strikers legend Janet Wanja

Malkia Strikers' Trainer Janet Wanja during the launch of Malkia Strikers and Wafalme Stars teams at the Nyayo National Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

President William Ruto has led the nation in mourning the passing of celebrated Malkia Strikers legend Janet Wanja, who succumbed to gallbladder cancer while receiving palliative care.

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