Also known as: KBF
Organization that operates Kenya's men's and women's basketball premier leagues and national team programs, partnering with FIBA on player development.
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The Standard
Audio 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 KPACitizen Digital
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Blades, Wolfpacks brace for tough weekend after disrupted preparationsThe Standard
Audio 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 endThe Standard
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 spotThe Standard
Audio 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 runStrathmore 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →