If the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s League is a crime scene, the DCI Volleyball Queens have just secured the area with clinical precision. The detectives opened their 2025/2026 campaign at the Nyayo Indoor Arena not with a whisper, but with a deafening statement of intent, sweeping all nine available points in a flawless weekend performance.

For the casual observer, these were just three volleyball matches. But for the keen eye, this was a meticulously executed operation to erase the memories of last season’s second-place finish. By dismantling Nairobi Prisons, Kenyatta University, and Young Spykers without dropping a single set, DCI has effectively served notice to perennial rivals KCB and Kenya Pipeline: the badge is polished, and the hunt for the title is on.

The "Maternity Comeback" Factor

While the scorelines were emphatic, the real story unfolding on the court was human resilience. The weekend marked the emotional and tactical return of left attacker Jemimah Siang’u and opposite hitter Marion Indeche, both back in action following maternity leave.

Critics often question if athletes can return to elite levels after childbirth. Siang’u and Indeche didn't just answer that question; they spiked it into the floor. Their impact was immediate during Friday’s opener against Nairobi Prisons. Alongside the defensive brilliance of Mercy Iminza and Sarah Namisi, the returning duo powered the team to a 25-10, 25-14, 25-19 victory. Their return adds a layer of depth and experience that Coach Patrick Sang will rely on heavily as the season grinds on.

A Weekend of One-Way Traffic

The dominance displayed at Nyayo was absolute. The detectives did not just beat their opponents; they suffocated them. The statistics from the weekend paint a picture of a team operating at a different velocity:

• Friday: Dispatched Nairobi Prisons (3-0).
• Saturday: Crushed league newcomers Kenyatta University (25-7, 25-8, 25-8). The students were given a harsh lesson in top-flight volleyball, barely registering on the scoreboard.
• Sunday: Overwhelmed Young Spykers (25-11, 25-14, 25-12) to cap the perfect run.

Team captain Jane Mumbua was instrumental in maintaining the team's intensity, ensuring complacency did not set in even when the leads became unassailable. "We are not just looking at the wins, but how we win," sources close to the technical bench noted, emphasizing the team's focus on maintaining high standards regardless of the opposition.

Eyes on Eldoret

With maximum points in the bag, DCI now sits at the summit of the league table. However, in the volatile world of Kenyan volleyball, early leads can be deceptive. The true test of their title credentials will come when they face the heavy hitters later in the season.

For now, Coach Sang’s squad shifts focus to the Kipchumba Karori International Volleyball Tournament, scheduled for December 19-21 in Eldoret. If this opening weekend is the baseline, the detectives are traveling to the City of Champions not as participants, but as the team to beat.