Caption for the landscape image: End of an era: Malkia Striker's Agala moves into coaching as she retires Thursday, August 06, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Kenya Prisons middle blocker Brackcides Agala trains at the Nairobi West Prisons Ground on September 10, 2020. Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group By Ayumba Ayodi Correspondent NMG Sport Summary Article Related What you need to know: Talented blocker has brought the curtain down on her 20-year career.She captained Kenya Prisons women’s team and the national team from 2009 to 2016.The Malkia Strikers and Kenya Prisons captain said her passion kept her going. “You can put down your tools, but that doesn’t mean you won’t pick them up again.” These were the words of Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) president Charles Nyaberi to one of Kenya’s volleyball icons, Brackcides ‘Blackie’ Agala. PREMIUM Finer details do it for Kenyan volleyball champions Coach Geoffrey Omondi reveals secret that secured women’s league title for Kenya Pipeline. PREMIUM Ageless Agala spurs Prisons to KVF Women’s National League final The former Kenyan international says her passion for the game keeps her going . PREMIUM Kenya’s volleyball coach recalls 10 players for Africa Cup of Nations In the list are Greece-based outside hitter Veronica Adhiambo and Police Rwanda's skipper Meldina Sande. PREMIUM How KPA won their first men’s national league title Dockers finally win coveted national title with victory Chema Volleyball Club. PREMIUM NOC-K polls: KVF told to resolve voting row internally The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) dismissed Nyaberi’s appeal. Recommended for you PREMIUM Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league PREMIUM McCarthy: This is what cost Kenya against Eritrea in Afcon qualifier PREMIUM Wanjiru, Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin PREMIUM Inside the growing mixed martial arts scene in Kenya Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Finer details do it for Kenyan volleyball champions Coach Geoffrey Omondi reveals secret that secured women’s league title for Kenya Pipeline.
PREMIUM Ageless Agala spurs Prisons to KVF Women’s National League final The former Kenyan international says her passion for the game keeps her going .
PREMIUM Kenya’s volleyball coach recalls 10 players for Africa Cup of Nations In the list are Greece-based outside hitter Veronica Adhiambo and Police Rwanda's skipper Meldina Sande.
PREMIUM How KPA won their first men’s national league title Dockers finally win coveted national title with victory Chema Volleyball Club.
PREMIUM NOC-K polls: KVF told to resolve voting row internally The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) dismissed Nyaberi’s appeal.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
