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Captain, Malkia Strikers (Volleyball)
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Mercy Moim (born 1 January 1989, Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya) is a Kenyan volleyball player who serves as captain of the national women’s team — the Malkia Strikers. She stands at 1.83 m, has a spike reach of 307 cm and a block reach of 298 cm. Moim made her senior national team debut at the age of 15 and has enjoyed a long career both domestically and internationally. She was the flag bearer for Kenya at the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) alongside rugby sevens captain Andrew Amonde.
Played key roles in multiple African Championships and other continental tournaments, being named MVP at the 2013 Women’s African Championship when Kenya won the title.
Competed professionally in clubs abroad—including stints in Finland (Liiga Ploki 2014-15; Oriveden Ponnistus 2015-16) and Azerbaijan (Azerrail Baku 2016-17) — showcasing Kenyan talent on international courts.
Steered Kenya’s national team to their first Olympic qualification in 16 years at Tokyo 2020 under her captaincy, symbolising a resurgence of the Malkia Strikers on the global stage.
Professional player in Finland, Turkey, and Azerbaijan
At club-level she has been influential for Kenya Commercial Bank’s (KCB) women’s volleyball side and served as a mentor for younger players, speaking about balancing elite sport and motherhood.
