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Nyayo Gymnasium

Also known as: Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium

2026-04-252026-09-20

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The bankers, who were playing their first match of the second leg, fell 73-60 to Strathmore Swords over the weekend at Nyayo Gymnasium in Nairobi.

    Obilo rues Stanbic defeat but backs Aces to bounce back
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeSafe Spaces' Hilda Ndegwa in action during their KBF Premier League match against Zetech Sparks at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Sharp Strathmore Swords raid Stanbic Aces
  4. The Standard

    Stanbic Aces will be looking to extend their good run when they take on Strathmore University Swords in a Women’s Premier League clash today at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Hunt for play-offs slots gathers momentum
  5. Citizen Digital

    2026 05:25 (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

    Lubarov hails Equity Dumas’ resilience after Ulinzi win
  6. May 2026
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKennedy Dwalo of Equity Dumas and Strathmore Blades' Dan Mbugua in action at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Equity Dumas pile more misery on former champs Ulinzi Warriors
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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

Thursday 17 September

  1. KPA beats Equity 102-87, leads semifinals 2-0

    Kenya Ports Authority rallied late to defeat Equity Bank in Game 2 of their Kenya Basketball Federation Premier League semifinal, securing a 102-87 victory and a 2-0 series lead at Nyayo Gymnasium. KPA overcame an early 10-point deficit with a decisive fourth-quarter surge to move within one win of the final.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi City Thunder beats Shields 82-65 in KNBL semis

    Nairobi City Thunder defeated Stanbic Shields 82-65 in Game One of the National Men's Basketball Premier League semifinal playoff series at Nyayo Gymnasium, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. KPA crushes Equity Dumas 87-56 in playoff semifinal opener

    Kenya Ports Authority defeated Equity Dumas 87-56 in Game One of their National Men's Basketball Premier League semifinal at Nyayo Gymnasium, with the Dockers controlling the match from the opening quarter. The teams will meet again in Game Two on Thursday, with the series continuing in Mombasa if needed.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Lubarov confident as Equity Dumas face KPA in semifinal

    Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov expressed confidence ahead of the National Men's Basketball Premier League semifinals against Kenya Ports Authority, with Game One set for Wednesday at Nyayo Gymnasium. Lubarov said his players are confident and energised after reaching the semifinals, one of their key seasonal targets.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. KPA advances to basketball semis after sweeping Strathmore

    KPA basketball team defeated Strathmore Blades 76-38 in Game Two to complete a 2-0 quarterfinal sweep and advance to the Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League semifinals, where they will face Equity Dumas starting Wednesday in Nairobi.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 12 September

  1. Equity Dumas advance to Kenya Basketball Premier League semis

    Equity Dumas defeated Umoja 75-67 in Game Three of their quarterfinal series to advance to the semifinals of the Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League, winning the best-of-three series 2-1.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. Strathmore Blades face KPA in KNBL playoff comeback bid

    Strathmore Blades, down 1-0 in their Kenya National Basketball League quarter-final playoff series against Kenya Ports Authority, seek back-to-back wins in Mombasa this weekend to advance to the semifinals. Head coach Tony Ochieng says his team have analysed errors from their 61-77 opening loss and are prepared to face the nine-time league champions.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Equity Dumas seek semi-final spot in basketball playoff decider

    Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov backs his side to beat Umoja in Game Three of their Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League quarter-final playoff series, with the two teams tied 1-1 after splitting the first two games and a place in the semi-finals on the line at Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 7 September

  1. KPA basketball beats Blades 77-61 in playoff Game One

    Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team defeated Strathmore Blades 77-61 in Game One of their National Basketball Premier League quarter-final playoff series. KPA need one victory from their remaining two games at home to reach the semi-finals.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 6 September

  1. Equity Dumas beat Umoja in Men's Premier League quarter-finals

    Equity Bank Dumas defeated Umoja Basketball Club 68-50 in game one of the best-of-three Men's Premier League quarter-finals play-offs at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, taking a 1-0 series lead ahead of game two.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. Unbeaten KPA targets two wins before basketball playoffs

    Unbeaten Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team faces Equity Hawks and Stanbic Aces this weekend in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, with head coach Samuel Ocholla targeting two victories to finish the regular season strongly ahead of next month's playoffs.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kenya's Wafalme Stars pursue African title at inaugural continental championship

    Kenya's Wafalme Stars have begun preparations for the 2026 CAVB African Men's Nations Championship in Kinshasa (7–21 September), marking the team's first appearance at the tournament as they seek to establish themselves among Africa's leading volleyball nations and advance toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 10 August

  1. Ulinzi coach demands composure after Dumas loss

    Ulinzi Warriors head coach Bernard Mufutu has called for greater composure and improved decision-making after his team lost narrowly to Equity Dumas 67-62 but rebounded with a 64-49 victory over Moischers in the National Men's Basketball Premier League.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 7 August

  1. Equity Dumas seeks playoff push against Ulinzi Warriors

    Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov says his team is primed for a National Men's Basketball Premier League match against Ulinzi Warriors tonight, with the four-week break having left them sharper and fitter. Equity, eighth in the standings with 25 points from 16 matches, would strengthen their playoff bid with victory against ninth-placed Ulinzi, who have 23 points from 15 games.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Stanbic Aces seek tactical discipline in women's basketball double-header

    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

Friday 17 July

  1. Prisons, KPA win game one in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority narrowly beat Chema VC in a five-set men's match, securing opening victories in their respective best-of-three series at the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Prisons, KPA win opening matches in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority won a five-set match against Chema VC in the men's final, both securing game one victories in the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Kasarani Gymnasium.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Prisons reach Kenya Cup women's semis

    Volleyball giants Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Prisons advanced to the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup women's semi-finals at Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday, with Pipeline defeating A-Plus 3-0 and Prisons overcoming Nairobi Prisons in their quarter-final matches.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Lady Titans aim to build momentum with weekend basketball fixtures

    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

Monday 29 June

  1. Stanbic Aces reach league summit with victory over Zetech

    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

Friday 26 June

  1. Zetech Sparks seek strong display against Stanbic Aces

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Lady Titans suffer back-to-back defeats in Premier League debut weekend

    Newly promoted Lady Titans lost to Stanbic Aces 37-60 and Strathmore Swords 47-61 at Nyayo Gymnasium in Nairobi, but head coach Moses Mosebe says the team is making steady progress and expressed confidence in their direction moving forward.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Lady Titans lose two weekend games in league debut

    Debutants Lady Titans suffered back-to-back defeats at the Nyayo Gymnasium in Nairobi, losing 37-60 to Stanbic Aces and 47-61 to Strathmore Swords. Head coach Moses Mosebe expressed confidence in the team's progress and preparation for upcoming games.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Wolfpacks coach attributes fatigue to contrasting weekend results

    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

  2. Wolfpacks coach attributes fatigue to contrasting league match results

    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

Saturday 20 June

  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 June 2026 · 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

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