Kenya Pipeline have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026/27 volleyball season after signing four players from rivals, KCB Women’s Volleyball team.KPC head coach Geoffrey Omondi is keen to build on the team’s existing strength as the oil merchants target a dominant campaign in the upcoming season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe new signings include Malkia Strikers libero Josephine Kataa, who is expected to bolster KPC’s defensive department.KPC have also recruited versatile attacker Faith Sangkok, who can operate as both an outside hitter and an opposite attacker, Pauline Chemutai, an opposite attacker who impressed during the 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup, and middle blocker Sharon Serem.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036278##Serem is expected to face stiff competition from Malkia Strikers duo Gladys Ekaru and Marian Sokoiyo, who earned a place in the dream team at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championship after winning the Best Middle Blocker award.Meanwhile, Kataa will compete with national team-mate Sharon Arusei for the libero position, while Sangkok will battle teenage attacker Milka Akinyi, who made her debut for the national team at the African Nations Championship.Inaugural Golf Fore Tee-Tees Tournament draws over 200 as cancer awareness takes centre stageSpeaking after completing the signings, Omondi said the new arrivals would add depth and quality to an already competitive squad.“We have a great team, and these new players will further strengthen our squad. We scouted them and recognised their potential to add value in attack, defence and service. Our focus is to nurture their talent and help them contribute to the team's success,” said Omondi.Mozzart Kenya Cup MVP joins Chinese clubThe tactician, who also serves as head coach of the national women’s volleyball team, outlined the key areas his side intends to improve before the new campaign.“We need to strengthen our service, quicken our speed of attack and sharpen our reception so that we are in top form before any competition.We have reminded the players that only merit will earn them a place on the court. That is the standard we are pushing for,” he added.KPC’s recruitment drive comes as KCB continues to lose key players, with Malkia Strikers duo Terry Tata and Esther Mutinda departing for professional stints in Turkey and Rwanda, respectively.