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Safe Spaces

Safe Spaces — women's basketball team competing in Kenya's National Basketball Premier League.

2026-05-012026-10-20

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    … The Dockers, on the other hand, had dismissed Safe Spaces 2-0 in their last eight duel. …

    Thunder overcome resilient KPA to bag 2-0 final series lead
  3. The Standard

    … Swords recovered to score 26 points against 15 in the second half but were crushed out of the title race after losing by a single point.Reigning champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) remained on course to defend their title after beating Safe Spaces 2-0 to advance to the semis. …

    Th3 Swish oust Strathmore Swords from league title race
  4. Citizen Digital

    … als, with the latter already one win away from securing their place in the last four after receiving a walkover in Game One against Eldonets in Eldoret last weekend.Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) are also one win away from the semifinals after beating Safe Spaces …

    Equity Hawks overcome Zetech, storm playoff semis
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will begin their National Women’s Basketball Premier League quarter-final playoff campaign today when they face Safe Spaces …

    Unblemished KPA focused on title as KNBL playoffs tip-off
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … KNBL Weekend Results KPA 97-53 Equity Hawks- WP KPA 86-70 Equity Dumas -MP KPA 64-60 Umoja-MP Eldonets 69-48 UON Dynamites-WP Eldonets 58-81 UON Terror- WP Safe Spaces 49-45 Strathmore Swords- WP ANU Wolfpacks 56-59 Ulinzi Warriors-MP Strathmore Blades 67-56 Moischers-MP KPA 79-4 …

    On fire KPA maintain unbeaten run ahead of playoffs
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Makande Gymnasium, Mombasa KPA vs Equity Hawks- WP- 6PM KPA vs Equity Dumas -MP- 8 PM Saturday, 29 August 2026 @Makande Gymnasium, Mombasa KPA vs Umoja-MP- 6 PM @Uasin Gishu Grounds Eldonets VS UON Dynamites-WP-10:30AM Eldonets VS UON Terror- WP-12 PM @Nyayo Gymnasium Safe Spaces …

    Unscathed KPA eye strong finish ahead of basketball playoffs
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Weekend Results Equity Dumas 67-62 Ulinzi Warriors- MP Zetech Sparks 61-50 Lady Titans- WP Safe Spaces 69-71 UON Dynamites- WP ANU Wolfpacks 83-81 UON Terror- MP Moischers 49-64 Ulinzi Warriors-MP TH 3 Swish 52-71 Equity Hawks- WP Safe Spaces 45-31 Zetech Sparks- WP USIU Flames 5 …

    Ulinzi coach Mufutu demands composure after Dumas defeat
  10. Citizen Digital

    … (Women's Premier): Safe Spaces vs UON Dynamites · 3:00 p.m. (Women's Premier): Stanbic Aces vs TH 3 Swish · 5:00 p.m. …

    Equity Dumas out to extend playoff charge against Ulinzi
  11. Citizen 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 playoffs
  12. July 2026
  13. Citizen 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-header

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Thunder take 2-0 lead in KBF men's premier league final

    Nairobi City Thunder defeated Kenya Ports Authority 72-63 in game two to secure a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-five final, moving one win away from defending their championship title and extending their unbeaten streak to three seasons.

    29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

  1. Th3 Swish defeats Strathmore Swords, advances to semi-finals

    Th3 Swish booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League after defeating Strathmore University's Swords 2-1 in the quarters. Swords forfeited Game Two after refusing to play due to power outages while trailing 49-27, and lost Game Three by a single point.

    28 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 25 September

  1. Equity Hawks sweep Zetech, advance to playoff semifinals

    Equity Hawks completed a 2-0 quarterfinal sweep of Zetech Sparks in the National Women's Basketball Premier League playoffs, winning Game Two 96-37 at Nyayo Gymnasium to advance to the semifinals against Stanbic Aces.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Undefeated KPA begin KNBL women's playoffs bid

    Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), who finished the regular season unbeaten with 22 wins from 22 matches, start their National Women's Basketball Premier League quarter-final campaign against eighth-place Safe Spaces at Nyayo Gymnasium today.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. KPA women's basketball team maintains unbeaten run before playoffs

    Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team defeated Equity Hawks 97–53 and Stanbic Aces 79–44 to remain unbeaten with 42 points from 21 matches in the National Women's Basketball Premier League ahead of the playoffs.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

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 →

Monday 3 August

  1. Swish coach urges focus after securing KNBL playoffs spot

    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 →

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 →

Monday 27 July

  1. KPA women's basketball team defeats Safe Spaces 80-49

    Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team defeated Safe Spaces 80-49 in a Kenya National Basketball Premier League match at Makande Gymnasium in Mombasa. Head coach Samuel Ocholla praised the team's composure and preparation, saying the players approached the encounter with the right mentality and the side continues its "one game at a time" approach.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. Strathmore Blades seek top-four finish despite injuries

    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 →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Eldonets beat Moischers 77-63 in playoff push

    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 →

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 →

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 →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Stanbic Aces bounce back from loss with convincing win

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo praised his team's maturity after they defeated Safe Spaces 73-55 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, bouncing back from a previous loss to Strathmore Swords. With 11 wins and 2 defeats from 13 league matches, Obilo said the team's response to the setback demonstrated their growing mental strength.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 15 June

  1. KPA women's basketball team maintains winning streak with discipline

    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 →

Friday 12 June

  1. KPA resume basketball league title chase after six-week break

    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 →

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 →

Friday 29 May

  1. KPA aims to maintain unbeaten streak against Zetech Sparks

    Unbeaten Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team will host Zetech Sparks in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match in Mombasa on Saturday. KPA have won all nine matches so far to top the standings with 18 points, while Zetech Sparks sit fifth with 15 points after ten matches.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Monday 4 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 →

Friday 1 May

  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 →

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