Also known as: KBF
Kenya Basketball Federation — organizes national men's and women's basketball leagues and competitions, including premier league playoffs and FIBA international tournaments.
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… In 2023, the NBA opened its Nairobi office and announced plans to support grassroots basketball programmes in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, Ministry of Education and Kenya Basketball Federation. …
Ruto, NBA Deputy Commissioner Tatum discuss basketball growthCitizen Digital
… Prior to the team's departure, the Kenya Basketball Federation praised the squad’s path to the tournament. …
Kenya beat Slovenia in FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup openerCitizen Digital
… semifinal test By Dennis Kamariki September 16, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov insruct players against UON Terror during their Kenya Basketball Federation …
Lubarov backs Dumas to rise to KPA semifinal testCitizen Digital
Why KBF quarter-finals playoffs are far from settled By Basil Ogembo September 10, 2026 08:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The opening weekend of the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) M …
Why KBF quarter-finals playoffs are far from settledCitizen Digital
… lash with Umoja By Dennis Kamariki September 09, 2026 05:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov insruct players against UON Terror during their Kenya Basketball Federation …
Equity Dumas bank on individual spark in do-or-die clash with UmojaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeReigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields are through to the semi-finals of the 2026 season. …
Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offsCitizen Digital
… Photo/ Courtesy Audio By Vocalize The race for the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League crown enters its decisive stage this Friday as the top eight teams begin their quest for national supremacy in the 2026 playoffs at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. …
Nairobi City Thunder begin title defence as basketball playoffs tip offCitizen Digital
… PhotoSportpicha Audio By Vocalize Nairobi City Thunder maintained their unbeaten run in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) League after securing a commanding 90-50 victory over Umoja Basketball at the Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday night.City Thunder, who are under a KSh …
Ibbs chuffed with Thunder's show in Umoja winCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize TH3 Swish head coach Ariel Okal has challenged his charges to shift their focus to the postseason after the side officially secured a place in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) National Women's Basketball Premier League playoffs with a hard-fought 61-52 vict …
Okal calls wants Swish to remain focussed after storming KNBL playoffsCitizen Digital
… ach Ochieng unperturbed by Stanbic Shields defeat By Dennis Kamariki July 29, 2026 12:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Strathmore Blades coach Tony Ochieng reacts during a past Kenya Basketball Federation …
Strathmore Blades coach Ochieng unperturbed by Stanbic Shields defeatPresident William Ruto held talks with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum on expanding basketball from grassroots to professional level in Kenya. Discussions covered infrastructure, talent development, the Railway City multi-purpose arena, Kasarani refurbishment, and plans to integrate basketball courts into Affordable Housing Programme projects.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto held talks with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum on expanding basketball from grassroots to professional level in Kenya. Discussions covered infrastructure, talent development, the Railway City multi-purpose arena, Kasarani refurbishment, and plans to integrate basketball courts into Affordable Housing Programme projects.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under-23 women's basketball team defeated Slovenia 18-15 in their FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup opener in Wuhan, China on Wednesday, in what the source describes as an impressive victory in Pool D alongside global contenders the United States, Australia, and Japan.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov expressed confidence ahead of the National Men's Basketball Premier League semifinals against Kenya Ports Authority, with Game One set for Wednesday at Nyayo Gymnasium. Lubarov said his players are confident and energised after reaching the semifinals, one of their key seasonal targets.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The opening weekend of the Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League playoffs saw defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields advance to the semi-finals, but three quarter-final series remain contested, with Equity Dumas vs. Umoja tied 1-1 and KPA leading Strathmore Blades 1-0.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov backs his side to beat Umoja in Game Three of their Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League quarter-final playoff series, with the two teams tied 1-1 after splitting the first two games and a place in the semi-finals on the line at Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reigning champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields secured places in the 2026 KBF Men's Premier League semi-finals by winning their respective quarter-final best-of-three series. Thunder swept Kisumi Lakeside 2-0 (97-54, 87-44), while Stanbic Shields defeated Ulinzi Warriors 2-0 (60-58, 79-72).
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City Thunder, who won all 22 regular-season matches, begin their quest for a third successive Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League title as the playoffs start Friday at Nyayo Stadium with the top eight teams competing for national supremacy.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City Thunder defeated Umoja Basketball 90-50 in the Kenya Basketball Federation League, extending their unbeaten record. Derrick Ogechi and Tylor Ongwae each scored 16 points for Thunder, who have two remaining regular-season games this weekend.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TH3 Swish's head coach Ariel Okal has urged his team to maintain focus on the postseason after the side secured a place in the Kenya Basketball Federation National Women's Basketball Premier League playoffs with a 61-52 victory over Lady Titans, reaching the 30-point mark with 12 wins and six defeats after 18 matches.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng remained positive after his team's 48-42 defeat to Stanbic Shields in the Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League, praising the players' resilience and second-half comeback despite costly mistakes deciding the match.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority's women's basketball team has stretched their perfect record in the National Women's Basketball Premier League with two recent victories—82-34 over Th3 Swish and 102-46 over Dream Girls—bringing their tally to 30 points from 15 matches with seven regular-season fixtures remaining.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng attributed his side's back-to-back weekend defeats—84-72 to Kenya Ports Authority and 87-72 to Equity Dumas—to a lack of experience and poor decision-making in crucial moments, though he praised his players' fighting spirit and competitive effort against top league sides.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Basketball Federation has invited France 3x3 head coach Karim Souchu to conduct a training camp for national team players and coaches through Saturday. The programme, organised with FIBA, focuses on athlete preparation, coach education, and modern high-performance methods ahead of the FIBA Women's Series and continental competitions.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades coach Tony Ochieng praised his team's consistency after back-to-back victories over ANU Wolfpacks (65-44) and UON Terror (67-61) in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, improving their league standing to 19 points from 12 matches with seven wins and five losses.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore University Swords defeated Stanbic Aces 75-60 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, strengthening their chances of finishing in the top five of the regular season.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Basketball Federation competition continues with second-leg regular season play this weekend. Women's Premier League features Stanbic Aces pursuing a top-two finish against Strathmore University Swords, while Safe Spaces and Lady Titans battle for survival; in the Men's Premier League, Strathmore Blades face ANU Wolfpacks and newly promoted Moischers seek their third win against Eldonets Platinum.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Equity Dumas defeated former champions Ulinzi Warriors 60-56 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League match, with the bankers improving to six wins from 11 matches. The soldiers, who finished third last season, fell to a dismal second-quarter display despite an impressive opening.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors will play Equity Dumas at USIU-A grounds today, seeking to recover from a shock 62-64 defeat to Moischers last weekend. A win would boost their chances of finishing in the top five of the 2026 season's first leg.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Strathmore University Swords defeated USIU-A Flames 74-66 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium. Jacqueline Otieno led Swords with 21 points, while Ninel Naserian scored a match-high 24 for the Flames.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
University of Nairobi Dynamites defeated Safe Spaces 70-65 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match, with Jane Kemunto scoring 19 points to keep Dynamites' playoff hopes alive. In a separate match, Th3 Swish defeated Dream Girls 95-56 to register their fifth win and consolidate their place in the top eight.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Equity Bank Hawks, former Women's Premier League champions, aim for victories this weekend to reclaim the title and secure a top-three finish. The University of Nairobi Dynamites, currently 10th with 10 points, battle to save their season against relegation.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Strathmore Blades coach Tony Ochieng has urged his players to stay disciplined and avoid costly mistakes as they prepare for back-to-back National Men's Basketball Premier League matches against defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Friday and Equity Dumas on Saturday at Nyayo Gymnasium in Nairobi.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades narrowly defeated Kisumu Lakeside 63-62 in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, moving to 13 points from eight matches. Coach Tony Ochieng acknowledged his side's poor performance but expressed satisfaction with the win as the team prepares for an upcoming match against Equity.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stanbic Aces defeated Strathmore Swords 56-48 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League. Coach Maurice Obilo said the match was tough and his team faced preparation challenges due to rain, though they persevered despite shooting struggles.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore University Swords defeated Eldonets 67-64 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at USIU-A grounds on Sunday, bouncing back from a Saturday loss to Stanbic Aces. A dominant first half gave the students a commanding lead that they held off despite a strong second-half push from Eldonets.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Eldonets beat University of Nairobi Dynamites 67-48, while Stanbic Aces defeated Strathmore University Swords 56-46 in Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League matches. Stanbic Aces narrowed the gap to defending champions Kenya Ports Authority to one point.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng says limited training time has disrupted preparations for their National Men's Basketball Premier League match against Lakeside on Sunday at USIU Grounds, Nairobi, but remains optimistic that collective effort and teamwork could give the team an advantage.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan-American guard Derrick Ogechi joined Nairobi City Thunder in August 2024, choosing to return to Kenya to help grow basketball rather than pursue overseas contracts. The 27-year-old, who attended Midland College and Midwestern State University, has become a focal point in Kenya's emerging basketball landscape.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Th3 Swish defeated Eldonets in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match, with a final score that reflected the visitors' strong first-half performance. A Men's Premier League match between Nairobi City Thunder and Eldonets Platinum at the same venue was postponed due to heavy rains.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo expressed confidence ahead of the National Women's Basketball Premier League clash against UON Dynamites on Saturday at USIU Grounds, with the bankers sitting second on the log with 13 points from seven matches.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →