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Nyayo Gymnasium

Also known as: Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium

2026-04-252026-06-21

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    chniques during the UFAK Region East Africa Karate launch at a Nairobi hotel on May 28, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya is ready to deliver trophies and medals as the country defends the historic UFAK Region East Africa Karate Championships that kicks off at Nyayo Gymnasium

    Kenya ready to defend regional karate title
  3. Citizen Digital

    2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Alex Nzuki (L) of Equity Dumas fight for ball with Spencer Mageto of UON Terror during their Kenya Basketball Federation League Fixture at Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium

    Dumas coach Lubarov sings Blades praises after weekend test
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeStrathmore University Swords yesterday beat former champions United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Flames 74-66 in a Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League match played at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Strathmore Swords finish first leg strong with victory over USIU-A Flames
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeUniversity of Nairobi (UoN) Dynamites yesterday beat Safe Spaces 70-65 in a Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League match played at the Nyayo Gymnasium.

    UoN Dynamites and Th3 Swish win to keep play-offs hopes alive
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League champions Equity Bank Hawks will be looking for a double victory this weekend at the Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Hawks chase maximum points as Dynamites battle to salvage campaign
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePreparations are in top gear as the Kenya Karate Federation prepares to host the prestigious UFAK Region East Karate Championship 2026 from May 28 to 31 at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Preparations in top gear for UFAK Region East Championship
  8. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Strathmore Blades coach Tony Ochieng has urged his players to stay disciplined and cut out costly mistakes as they prepare for a demanding National Men’s Basketball Premier League double-header this weekend at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Blades coach Ochieng wants focus ahead of Thunder, Dumas tests
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePreparations are in top gear as the Kenya Karate Federation prepares to host the prestigious UFAK Region East Karate Championship 2026 from May 28 to 31 at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Preparations are in top gear for the UFAK Region East Championship
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeStrathmore University Blades and Zetech Sparks players in action during Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi.

    Strathmore Swords bounce back to slice Eldonets in league battle
  11. The Standard

    Pipeline, who are gradually moving up the ladder, whitewashed hapless Kenyatta University (KU) in a lopsided match played yesterday at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    No surprises as top guns exert dominance in KVF league

Yesterday

  1. Stanbic Aces beat Lady Titans 60-37 in KNBL women's match

    Stanbic Aces defeated Lady Titans 60-37 in a Kenya National Basketball League Women's Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, with head coach Maurice Obilo praising the team's continued improvement despite falling short of his scoring target.

    20 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Equity Dumas seeks to extend winning form in weekend basketball double-header

    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

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Strathmore Blades coach cites inexperience in back-to-back KNBL losses

    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

  2. Kenya Volleyball Federation introduces top-eight knockout quarterfinals

    The Kenya Volleyball Federation has released fixtures for the 2025–2026 National League quarterfinal playoffs, introducing a new top-eight knockout format where teams compete in best-of-three series from June 26–28, 2026, in Mombasa. Defending champions GSU face a low seeding after a turbulent regular season under the new system.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. AP Kenya defeat Prisons Rift Valley, boost playoff hopes

    Administration Police Kenya won 3-0 against Prisons Rift Valley in the Kenya Volleyball Federation National Men's League, with set scores of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-18, improving their chances of reaching the end-of-season playoffs.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Stanbic Aces coach backs team after Strathmore loss

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo says his team will emerge stronger after losing 73-60 to Strathmore Swords in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, their second defeat of the season. Despite the loss, Stanbic remain top of the league standings with 22 points from 12 matches.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Strathmore Swords beat Stanbic Aces in KBF women's basketball

    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

Saturday 6 June

  1. Basketball league races toward playoffs with weekend fixtures

    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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Equity Dumas beats Ulinzi Warriors in basketball league fixture

    Equity Dumas defeated Ulinzi Warriors 60-56 in a National Men's Basketball Premier League match at USIU Grounds. Coach Joseph Lubarov praised his team's resilience after the victory, which concluded their first-leg fixtures.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Equity Dumas beat Ulinzi Warriors 60-56 in KBF basketball

    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

Friday 29 May

  1. Kenya hosts UFAK Region East Africa Karate Championships

    Kenya is preparing to defend its title at the UFAK Region East Africa Karate Championships, which begins tomorrow at Nyayo Gymnasium. Team captain Francis Wamukoyi said the squad is in good shape and focused on delivering strong results for the country.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Equity Dumas defeats Strathmore Blades in basketball league

    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

  2. Strathmore Swords beat USIU-A Flames in women's basketball

    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

Sunday 24 May

  1. UoN Dynamites and Th3 Swish advance in KBF Women's League

    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

Saturday 23 May

  1. Hawks seek wins to return to top three; Dynamites fight relegation

    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

  2. Kenya prepares to host UFAK Region East Karate Championship

    The Kenya Karate Federation is preparing to host the UFAK Region East Karate Championship from May 28 to 31 at Nyayo Gymnasium, expecting elite athletes, coaches, and officials from 14 countries across the East African region. Kenya's team captain said the nation is targeting top honours after finishing 2nd last year, with a 50-athlete squad selected to compete.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Blades coach urges focus for Thunder and Dumas matchups

    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

  2. Kenya hosts UFAK Region East Karate Championship in May

    The Kenya Karate Federation will host the UFAK Region East Karate Championship from May 28 to 31, 2026 at Nyayo Gymnasium, drawing elite karate athletes and officials from 14 countries across East Africa. Kenya's team of 50 athletes aims to claim top honours after finishing second the previous year.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Strathmore Swords edge Eldonets in women's basketball league match

    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

Sunday 10 May

  1. Kenya Pipeline, KCB extend winning runs in KVF league

    Reigning champions Kenya Pipeline whitewashed Kenyatta University 25-1, 25-2, 25-9, while former champions KCB defeated A-Plus 25-13, 25-16, 25-11 as play-offs lineup takes shape in the Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 9 May

  1. DCI, Pipeline and KCB win in Kenya volleyball league

    DCI beat KDF in straight sets to register their sixth win of the 2025-2026 season, while defending champions Kenya Pipeline and former holders KCB Bank also won their matches. Pipeline defeated previously top-placed Postbank 3-1, with Postbank suffering their second defeat.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. Kenya Pipeline defeats KDF in Women's National League match

    Reigning Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League champions Kenya Pipeline defeated Kenya Defence Forces in their third match of the 2025-2026 season at Nyayo Gymnasium, winning the first set 25-14. Fresh from winning bronze at the 2026 African Women Volleyball Club Championship in Cairo, Egypt, the team extended their winning streak.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Strathmore Blades win twice to strengthen basketball top-four bid

    Strathmore Blades defeated Africa Nazarene University Wolfpacks 64-47 and Ulinzi Warriors 62-55 in National Men's Basketball Premier League matches at Nyayo Gymnasium, with head coach Tony Ochieng praising the team's character, rebounding, scoring, and defensive discipline.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. 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

Saturday 2 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

Friday 1 May

  1. 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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ulinzi Warriors coach demands offensive consistency after narrow win

    Ulinzi Warriors coach Bernard Mufutu has called for improved performance from his squad following a 67-54 Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League victory over Stanbic Shields. Mufutu acknowledged the team missed free throws and struggled offensively despite the win, though he noted defensive improvements.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 April

  1. 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

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