National Men's Basketball Premier League defending champions competing in the 2026 season with I&M Bank sponsorship support.
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… Weekend Fixtures Friday 26th June – Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi Nairobi City Thunder VS Equity Dumas- MP- 7PM Saturday 27th June – Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi USIU Flames VS TH 3 Swish- WP- 1PM Dream Girls VS Lady Titans- WP-3PM Zetech Sparks VS Stanbic Aces- WP- 5PM Saturday 27th June …
KNBL: Sparks eye strong showing against Stanbic AcesCitizen Digital
… The students produced one of the biggest upsets of the season on Saturday, defeating giants Equity Dumas 88-79, before suffering a heavy 92-58 loss to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Sunday. …
Review: Wolfpacks coach Oluoch blames fatigue for contrasting results in weekend league matchesCitizen Digital
… The students produced one of the biggest upsets of the season on Saturday, defeating giants Equity Dumas 88-79, before suffering a heavy 92-58 loss to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Sunday. …
Review: Wolfpacks coach Oluoch blames fatigue for contrasting results in weekend league matchesCitizen Digital
… Weekend Fixtures Friday 19th June Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi Stanbic Shields VS Nairobi City Thunder- MP- 8PM Saturday 20th June Makande Gymnasium, Mombasa KPA VS UON Dynamites –WP- 4PM KPA VS UON Terror- MP-6PM Saturday 20th June Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi Dream Girls VS USIU Flames …
Equity Dumas out to extend winning run in weekend double-headerThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize National Men’s Basketball Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder secured a Sh10m sponsorship from I&M Bank Limited on Tuesday. …
IM banks on Thunder with Sh10mCitizen Digital
Nairobi City Thunder land KSh10 Million sponsorship ahead of playoffs run-in By Dan Ogega June 16, 2026 10:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Reigning Kenya National Basketball League (KNB …
Nairobi City Thunder land KSh10 Million sponsorship ahead of playoffs run-inCitizen Digital
… Weekend Results Nairobi City Thunder 90-69 Ulinzi Warriors- MP Strathmore Blades 72-84 KPA- MP Ulinzi Warriors 57-54 UON Terror- MP Eldonets Platinum 75-52 Lakeside- MP Strathmore Blades 72-87 Equity Dumas-MP Umoja 60-70 KPA- MP USIU Flames 60-70 Eldonets- WP Lady Titans 54-71 KP …
KPA coach Ocholla: Discipline key to impressive runCitizen Digital
… "The matches will also help us prepare for our upcoming tough fixture against defending champions and unbeaten Nairobi City Thunder in Mombasa. …
KNBL: Confident KPA resume league title chase with crucial double-headerThe Standard
… A victory against Dumas will also enhance their chances of ending their first leg of the 2026 season in the top five.Warriors are currently third on the standings behind defending champions Nairobi City Thunder, who top the table with 20 points from 10 outings, and Stanbic Shield …
Ulinzi battle with Equity Dumas in KBF leagueCitizen Digital
… Weekend Results Strathmore Blades 60-79 Nairobi City Thunder- MP UoN Dynamites 70-65 Safe Spaces- WP TH 3 SWISH 95-56 Dream Girls- WP Lady Titans 21-72 Equity Hawks- WP USIU Flames 51-54 Stanbic Aces- WP Stanbic Shields 81-57 ANU Wolfpacks- MP Equity Dumas 83-71 Strathmore Blades …
Dumas coach Lubarov sings Blades praises after weekend testKenya 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 →