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Strathmore Swords

Strathmore Swords — women's basketball team competing in Kenya's National Women's Basketball Premier League.

2026-05-012026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTh3 Swish’s Cynthia Gbihi and Terencill Lihanda of Strathmore Swords in action during a Kenya Basketball Women Premier League match at the Nyayo Gymnasium, Nyayo National Stadium. …

    KPA seek to dock Th3 Swish as Hawks prey on Aces
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Th3 Swish, who made history by reaching the semi-finals for the first time after edging Strathmore Swords 2-1 in a gritty quarter-final series, had no answer for KPA's depth, defensive intensity and playoff pedigree. …

    KPA blow away Swish in semifinal opener
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize TH3 Swish Basketball have made history by reaching the semifinals of the National Women’s Basketball Premier League for the first time after edging Strathmore Swords …

    Th3 Swish shoot down Swords, book historic semifinal spot
  6. Citizen Digital

    … The Dockers will host Safe Spaces in Game Two tomorrow at Makande Gymnasium, Mombasa.Strathmore Swords, meanwhile, face a tough task against TH3 Swish after narrowly winning Game One 80-78. …

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

    … Audio By Vocalize Th3 Swish’s historic playoff debut ended in heartbreak on Thursday, as Strathmore Swords edged them 80-78 in overtime at Nyayo Stadium. …

    Swish fall short in overtime playoff heartbreaker
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Women Premier League results Equity Hawks 63-54 Stanbic Aces- WP USIU Flames 43-65 KPA-WP USIU Flames VS Strathmore Swords- postponed

    Holders KPA eye playoffs fine run after unbeaten KNBL season
  9. August 2026
  10. 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
  11. Citizen Digital

    … mbasa 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 VS Strathmore Swords …

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

    … akeside- 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 Moischers 65-80 Lakeside- MP Strathmore Swords …

    Okal calls wants Swish to remain focussed after storming KNBL playoffs
  13. July 2026
  14. 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

Saturday 3 October

  1. KPA seek to complete semi-final sweep of Th3 Swish

    Kenya Ports Authority, defending champions, lead Th3 Swish 2-0 in their best-of-five semi-final play-off series and seek to seal a finals spot when the teams clash again in Mombasa. Th3 Swish, semi-final first-timers, showed improvement in game two by narrowing the margin to 13 points after losing game one by 40.

    3 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. KPA defeats Swish 80-42 in basketball semifinal

    Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority routed first-time semifinalists Th3 Swish 80-42 in their semifinal opener at Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium, dominating from the opening tip with strong defence and ball movement.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Th3 Swish reach historic National Women's Basketball semifinal

    Th3 Swish Basketball reached the semifinals of the National Women's Basketball Premier League for the first time, defeating Strathmore Swords 2-1 in a quarterfinal playoff series. They will now face defending champions Kenya Ports Authority in the semifinal.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

  2. Th3 Swish lose playoff debut to Strathmore in overtime

    Th3 Swish's inaugural playoff appearance ended in defeat as Strathmore Swords edged them 80-78 in overtime at Nyayo Stadium on Thursday. The debutants showed promise with a strong second-half comeback but fell short in the extra period.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. KPA Ladies complete unbeaten KNBL season, target playoff success

    Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team finished the regular season undefeated with 44 points from 22 matches, capped by a 65-43 victory over USIU Flames. Head coach Samuel Ocholla attributed the team's success to their dedication and discipline as they prepare for the playoffs.

    8 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 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 →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Coach Muge cites travel fatigue in Lady Titans loss

    Lady Titans head coach Moses Musebe blamed overnight travel and a lean squad for his side's 63-37 defeat to Eldonets in the Kenya National Women's Basketball Premier League. Musebe said the team traveled overnight with only six players and lacked sufficient rest before the match.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. KPA coach targets defensive improvement after basketball victories

    Kenya Ports Authority head coach Robert Mugabe says his team will focus on improving its defensive play despite recording two convincing victories in the National Men's Basketball Premier League over the weekend, with the Dockers defeating Moischers 88-57 and ANU Wolfpacks 89-70. The back-to-back wins lifted KPA to second place in the league standings with 26 points from 14 matches.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

  1. Stanbic Aces improving despite disrupted preparations, coach says

    Stanbic Aces defeated USIU Flames 63-46 in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match over the weekend. Coach Maurice Obilo said the team did not play well but are picking up slowly, attributing their sluggish performance to disrupted training caused by evening rains and work commitments at the bank.

    13 July 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Eldonets lose to Strathmore Swords despite improved second-half effort

    Eldonets lost 64-67 to Strathmore Swords in the National Women's Basketball Premier League on Sunday, with coach Moses Muge attributing the defeat to a slow start that forced his team to play catch-up. The loss leaves Eldonets fifth in the standings with 14 points after ten matches.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

  1. Stanbic Aces edge Strathmore Swords in women's basketball

    Stanbic Aces defeated Strathmore Swords 56-48 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League. Coach Maurice Obilo said the match was tough and his team faced preparation challenges due to rain, though they persevered despite shooting struggles.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 15 May

  1. Strathmore Blades prepare for Lakeside basketball clash

    Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng says limited training time has disrupted preparations for their National Men's Basketball Premier League match against Lakeside on Sunday at USIU Grounds, Nairobi, but remains optimistic that collective effort and teamwork could give the team an advantage.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 11 May

  1. Stanbic Aces defeat UoN Dynamites in women's basketball league

    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 →

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. 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 →

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