Rwandan-based Makuto calls for professionalism in Kenya's volleyball scene
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He asked Kenya to fully commit to indoor volleyball, and streamline its fixture lists
Reigning Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s league Most Valuable Player (MVP) Elphas Makuto has concluded his season in Rwanda with silver and a best attacker award.
Makuto joined the Rwandese side in November 2024, and, after penning a year-long deal he set out to help the side clinch the title. His side fell to Sammy Mulinge's APR in a best-of-three thriller.
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Not new to Rwandese volleyball, as he had played in several tournaments there, he was clear on personal and club targets as his professional career served off.
Having established himself as one of the best opposite hitters in the Kenyan league, a mainstay for the national beach team, and an integral part of Prisons Kenya’s march back to winning ways where they clinched back-to-back titles, Makuto was using Rwanda as a stepping stone to greater things.
In an interview with KVF media, Makuto had lessons for Kenyan volleyball, with professionalism top priority.
"Every player must have a valid contract. No paper, no play. The federation follows up on welfare and holds clubs accountable. Even the courts? Strictly indoor, high standard. Outdoor volleyball is completely banned,” KVF wrote on their socials.
He also delved into the competition when it comes to signing players. "Teams go head-to-head with offers. It is fully professional. The transfer window is on, and the best deal signs the best talent," he offered. "We must fully commit to indoor volleyball. In 2022/23 we did just that — and growth followed. Going back to outdoor is like switching off the lights and hoping to win in the dark.”
Makuto has further called for better planning saying, "Teams should know the full fixture list and venues before the season starts. No guesswork. Let’s align with CAVB and FIVB calendars. That’s how pros operate. If Kenya wants to play at the top, we have to start thinking like it.
Structure. Systems. Standards. It’s not just about medals, it’s about the future of our game."
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