National Men's Basketball Premier League defending champions competing in the 2026 season with I&M Bank sponsorship support.
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… They remain second on the league standings, six points behind unbeaten leaders and defending champions Nairobi City Thunder. …
Mugabe pleased with KPA's progress after weekend double triumphCitizen Digital
… Weekend Results Nairobi City Thunder 80-61 Lakeside- WP Dream Girls 63-65 Safe Spaces- WP UON Terror 64-69 Umoja- MP Zetech Sparks 39-70 KPA- WP Moischers 55-70 Nairobi City Thunder- MP KPA 88-73 Eldonets Platinum- MP KPA 83-47 ANU Wolfpacks- M TH 3 Swish 61-52 Lady Titans- WP Mo …
Okal calls wants Swish to remain focussed after storming KNBL playoffsCitizen Digital
… Weekend Fixtures Friday, 31 July 2026 – Nyayo Gymnasium Nairobi City Thunder vs Lakeside (Men) – 8.00pmSaturday, 1 August 2026 – USIU Grounds Strathmore Swords vs TH 3 Swish (Women) – 11.00amStanbic Aces vs Equity Hawks (Women) – 1.00pmDream Girls vs Safe Spaces (Women) – 3.00pmU …
Obilo demands tactical discipline as Stanbic target crucial weekend double-headerCitizen Digital
… KPA remain second in the league standings, six points behind league leaders and defending champions Nairobi City Thunder, as they continue their pursuit of the top spot. …
Coach Mugabe insists KPA ‘still building’ despite Moischers winCitizen Digital
… eekend Fixtures Saturday 25th July 2024 @Makande Gymnasium, Mombasa KPA VS Safe Spaces- WP- 4PM KPA VS Moischers- MP- 6PM Saturday 25th July 2024 @USIU Grounds, Nairobi Dream Girls VS Equity Hawks- WP- 2PM UON Dynamites VS TH 3 Swish- WP-10:30AM UON Terror VS Nairobi City Thunder …
Strathmore Blades eye KNBL top-four push despite injury setbacksCitizen Digital
KPA coach Mugabe confident of playoff push despite Thunder defeat By Dennis Kamariki July 06, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Dennis Omollo (down) of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is assisted by te …
KPA coach Mugabe confident of playoff push despite Thunder defeatCitizen Digital
KPA coach Mugabe confident of playoff push despite Thunder defeat By Dennis Kamariki July 06, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Dennis Omollo (down) of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is assisted by te …
KPA coach Mugabe confident of playoff push despite Thunder defeatCitizen Digital
… Aces VS Eldonets- WP-3PM Equity Hawks VS Lady Titans- WP-5PM Moischers VS ANU Wolfpacks- MP- 12PM Stanbic Shields VS Eldonets Platinum- MP-2PM Equity Dumas VS Lakeside- MP- 4PM Saturday 4th July at Makande Gymnasium, Mombasa KPA VS TH 3 Swish- WP- 4PM KPA VS Nairobi City Thunder …
Titans keen to build on win over Dream Girls in weekend double-headerCitizen Digital
… Weekend Results Nairobi City Thunder 106-69 Equity Dumas- MP USIU Flames 64-77 TH 3 Swish- WP Dream Girls 57-69 Lady Titans- WP Zetech Sparks 42-57 Stanbic Aces- WP Eldonets 62-47 Safe Spaces- WP Eldonets Platinum 77-63 Moischers- MP Umoja 75-42 Stanbic Shields- MP
Eldonets eye Shields scalp in playoffs pushCitizen Digital
… Weekend Results Nairobi City Thunder 106-69 Equity Dumas- MP USIU Flames 64-77 TH 3 Swish- WP Zetech Sparks 42-57 Stanbic Aces- WP
Stanbic Aces jump to league summit as Coach Obilo hails squad for 'perfect execution'Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team head coach Robert Mugabe praised his players' continued improvement after KPA secured two weekend victories in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, defeating Eldonets Platinum 88-73 and ANU Wolfpacks 83-47. The wins lifted KPA to 32 points from 17 matches, second on the league standings.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team head coach Robert Mugabe praised his players' continued improvement after KPA secured two weekend victories in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, defeating Eldonets Platinum 88-73 and ANU Wolfpacks 83-47. The wins lifted KPA to 32 points from 17 matches, second on the league standings.
6 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 →
Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo has urged his players to remain tactically disciplined as they prepare for a National Women's Basketball Premier League double-header this weekend at USIU Grounds against Equity Hawks and Dream Girls. The bankers, currently second in the standings with 32 points from 17 matches, aim to boost their title challenge.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority beat Moischers 104-64 in a Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League match, but head coach Robert Mugabe said the team is still a work in progress with many aspects to improve.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades, sitting fifth in the KNBL standings with 24 points from 16 matches, aim to continue their run when they face Stanbic Shields on Sunday, with head coach Tony Ochieng confident his side can compete despite injury setbacks.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority basketball coach Robert Mugabe remains confident his team can reach the playoffs despite a 71-85 defeat to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in the National Men's Basketball Premier League. Mugabe said the team executed its game plan well and sees positives to build on, though he noted areas for improvement on defense and in attack.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team lost 71–85 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, but head coach Robert Mugabe said the performance showed good preparation and progress, noting the team executed their game plan despite the defeat and identified defensive and offensive areas for improvement.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lady Titans head coach Moses Musebe is confident his National Women's Basketball Premier League side can extend its winning run as they face Equity Hawks on Saturday and UON Dynamites on Sunday. The league newcomers, coming off a 69-57 victory over Dream Girls, have won two of 15 matches this season.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eldonets Platinum defeated visiting Moischers 77-63 at home in a National Men's Basketball Premier League clash, lifting them to 16 points after 14 matches with six wins and seven defeats this season.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stanbic Aces defeated Zetech Sparks 57-42 in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium, rising to the top of the standings with 28 points from 15 matches (13 wins, 2 losses). Head coach Maurice Obilo praised his squad's execution after a slow start.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zetech Sparks head coach Job Munene says his team is confident and improving ahead of a National Women's Basketball Premier League match against Stanbic Aces at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, noting the team has shown greater resilience and understanding of their game plan in recent performances.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ANU Wolfpacks head coach Michael Oluoch credited fatigue from back-to-back matches for his team's upset 88-79 victory over Equity Dumas on Saturday followed by a 92-58 loss to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Sunday in the National Men's Basketball Premier League.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ANU Wolfpacks defeated Equity Dumas 88-79 on Saturday but lost 92-58 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Sunday. Head coach Michael Oluoch attributed the contrasting performances to fatigue from the back-to-back matches, saying the demanding schedule affected his team's energy levels in the second game.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Dumas will face ANU Wolfpacks on Saturday and Eldonets Platinum on Sunday in the National Men's Basketball Premier League at Nyayo Gymnasium, aiming to extend their strong form after an 84-72 victory over Strathmore Blades.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
I&M Bank Limited has secured a Sh10m sponsorship deal with National Men's Basketball Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder, serving as the club's official banking partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. The bank cited its commitment to supporting Kenyan sport and youth development, while Thunder seeks to elevate basketball on the continental and global stage.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning Kenya National Basketball League champions Nairobi City Thunder have received a KSh10 million sponsorship from I&M Bank, which becomes the club's Official Banking Partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. The investment comes as the team pursues success in the KNBL and prepares for continental competition.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team secured two victories over the weekend, defeating Strathmore Swords 79-52 and Lady Titans 71-54, maintaining their perfect record in the National Women's Basketball Premier League. Head coach Samuel Ocholla attributed the wins to discipline, preparation, and attention to detail, with each player understanding her role within the team.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority will face Strathmore Blades on Saturday and Umoja on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium. KPA head coach Robert Mugabe says his team is confident and well-prepared to maintain its strong form in the title race despite the lengthy competitive break.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Equity Dumas defeated Strathmore Blades 83-71 in a National Men's Basketball Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium. Dumas coach Joseph Lubarov praised Blades' performance and intensity despite his side's victory, which came after a month-long break.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Lakeside head coach Abel Nson expressed satisfaction with his team's performance despite losing 67–71 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in Kisumu, saying their ability to compete gives him confidence as they aim for a playoffs berth. Lakeside remain tenth on the standings with nine points from seven matches, having won two and lost five.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stanbic Aces defeated UoN Dynamites 70-41 in a Women's Premier League match at USIU Grounds, moving to 15 points after eight matches with seven wins and one loss. Coach Maurice Obilo said the team is improving and improving training conditions will help them play better.
11 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 →
ANU Wolfpacks head coach Michael Oluoch praised his players' effort despite the team losing all three games in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, falling to Strathmore Blades 47-64, Nairobi City Thunder 79-83, and Ulinzi Warriors 67-77. Oluoch cited the players' lack of training after exams but noted they executed well and showed determination on the court.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →