This archive report was first published on 23 July 2019.
July 23, 2019
Celebrated volleyball coach Paul Bitok has returned to Kenya, vowing to revive the country's volleyball scene.
Bitok, a former Kenyan international, turned down a new contract from the Rwanda Volleyball Federation last month to return to Kenya.
Speaking to Nation Sport on Tuesday, Bitok said he is more interested in long-term solutions than quick fixes to the problems facing volleyball in the country.
He has proposed changes to the league format, including playing matches on a home and away basis with all matches being played indoors.
Bitok also wants the league season to start in October and conclude in May of each year, with the period between May and June left for national team assignments and beach volleyball.
“I am back and would want to see Kenyan volleyball return to yesteryears but this cannot be done overnight,” said Bitok.
He has reached an agreement with a potential sponsor who is ready to pump money into the game, but only if things are done in the correct way.
