… Thunder, under the ownership of Twende Sports Limited, completed back-to-back undefeated Kenya Basketball Federation Premier League seasons and became the first Kenyan club to qualify for and compete in the Basketball Africa League (BAL), the NBA backed continental league that ha …
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Governing body organizing Kenya's Men's and Women's Premier League basketball competitions across multiple venues and matchups.
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- May 2026
Audio By VocalizeTh3 Swish yesterday held their nerves to outlive their hosts, Eldonets, in a Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League match played at Uasin Gishu High School, Eldoret. …
Th3 Swish edge out Eldonets as heavy rains disrupt basketball actionStanbic Aces eye Dynamites scalp in basketball league clash By Dennis Kamariki May 09, 2026 06:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Stanbic Aces players during their Kenya Basketball Federation Women's League …
Stanbic Aces eye Dynamites scalp in basketball league clashAudio By VocalizeNairobi City Thunder will take their Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League title defence battle to Eldoret and Kisumu this weekend. …
City Thunder targets maximum points in Eldoret and Kisumu tripsAudio By VocalizeUlinzi Warriors' Elisha Odhiambo (left) and Dan Mbugua of Blades battle for ball control during a KBF Premier League match at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League champions Nair …
Champions Thunder narrow gap on league leaders KPA… parations By Dennis Kamariki May 01, 2026 12:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Hudefya Ahmed L and Aaron Oyier R of Mustanos attack Jack Waweru of Strathmore Blades during their Kenya Basketball Federation …
Blades, Wolfpacks brace for tough weekend after disrupted preparationsAudio By VocalizeFaheem Juma (left) of Umoja Basketball tussles for the ball with Brans Mutiso of Ulinzi Warriors during their East Africa Basketball Championships Cup match at Nyayo Stadium on October 9, 2025. [File, Standard] The battle in the Kenya Basketball Federation Men an …
Hunt for play-offs slots intensifies as league first leg nears end- April 2026
Audio By VocalizeJoshua Muhando (left) of Kisumu Lakeside challenges Ali Jarso of Ulinzi Warriors during a Kenya Basketball Federation League at Nyayo Stadium Indoor Gymnasium. …
Champions KPA reap maximum points to maintain firm grip on top spotAudio By VocalizeReigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Nairobi City Thunder will be in action this weekend as they look to extend their unbeaten run and remain on course to retain their titles. …
Champions KPA, Nairobi City Thunder keen to maintain flawless run
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Derrick Ogechi returns to Kenya to build basketball movement
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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 →
Wednesday 13 May
Derrick Ogechi returns to Kenya to build basketball movement
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 →
Saturday 9 May
Th3 Swish defeat Eldonets in women's basketball league
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 →
Friday 8 May
Stanbic Aces seek win against Dynamites in basketball
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 →
Nairobi City Thunder eyes double win in Eldoret and Kisumu
Nairobi City Thunder will face Eldonets Platinum in Eldoret and Lakeside in Kisumu this weekend in Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League matches, seeking to extend their unbeaten run and maintain their lead at the top of the standings with 16 points.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 3 May
Thunder narrow gap on KPA in basketball league
Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder are one point behind league leaders Kenya Ports Authority, with 16 points to KPA's 17. Thunder beat Umoja 78-66 and African Nazarene University 83-79 in weekend matches and remain unbeaten in the past two seasons.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 30 April
Strathmore Blades face weekend matches after limited training
Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng cited weather disruptions and a single training session this week as challenges ahead of their Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League fixtures, while also noting squad unavailability due to injuries and personal commitments. Despite setbacks, Ochieng expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Basketball teams chase playoffs spots as first leg ends
As the Kenya Basketball Federation Men and Women's Premier League first leg nears completion, teams are competing intensely for top-eight playoff positions. Defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Ports Authority remain undefeated, while lower-ranked teams including African Nazarene University Wolfpacks battle to avoid relegation.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 26 April
KPA retains firm grip atop women's basketball league
Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority remained unbeaten with an eighth win—98-55 over Dream Girls—to consolidate their top spot with 16 points, three ahead of second-placed Stanbic Shields.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 25 April
KPA beats Th3 Swish to secure seventh consecutive win
Kenya Ports Authority defeated Th3 Swish 77-59 in the Women's Premier League, extending their unbeaten run and maintaining top spot. Ivorian star Alima Doumbia led KPA with 20 points in the victory.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 24 April
KPA and Thunder seek unbeaten runs in KBF matches
Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation Premier League champions KPA and Nairobi City Thunder will play this weekend at Ulinzi Sports Complex, aiming to extend their unbeaten records. KPA leads the women's table with 12 points from six games, while defending men's champions Thunder are fifth with 10 points from five matches.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →