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Nairobi City Thunder

Also known as: Thunder · Champions Thunder

Nairobi City Thunder — defending Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions competing for league lead.

Nairobi City Thunder, the reigning men's basketball champions, remains undefeated and is challenging for the league lead with 16 points, sitting one point behind Kenya Ports Authority. The team secured weekend victories over Umoja and African Nazarene University and continues to pursue the top position as the first leg of the Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League nears completion.

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Stanbic Aces seek win against Dynamites in basketball

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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

Friday 8 May

  1. 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

  2. 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

Tuesday 5 May

  1. ANU Wolfpacks suffer three losses in basketball league weekend

    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

Sunday 3 May

  1. KPA basketball dominates Lady Titans in premier league

    Kenya Ports Authority thrashed Lady Titans 101-38 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, with coach Samuel Ocholla crediting the team's strong performance and improving efficiency as the first leg nears conclusion.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

Friday 1 May

  1. Strathmore Blades beat ANU Wolfpacks 64-47 in KBF Premier League

    Strathmore University Blades defeated African Nazarene University 64-47 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League match, with David Etyang scoring 18 points to guide Blades to their third win of the season.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

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