Tony Ochieng

Head coach of Strathmore Blades in Kenya's National Basketball League, managing the team through 2026 season.

2026-05-012026-10-27

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May 2026
1 MayCitizen Digital
… PhotoOliver AnandaSportpicha Audio By Vocalize Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng has raised concerns over his team’s preparations ahead of their weekend Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League fixtures. …
Blades, Wolfpacks brace for tough weekend after disrupted preparations

Society

University of Nairobi students threaten protests if lecturers' strike unresolved

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University of Nairobi Students' Association has given the government 72 hours to resolve the public universities lecturers' strike, warning they will protest in the streets if the deadlock persists. UASU lecturers have been striking for nearly two weeks over issues including non-payment of arrears and implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 2027–2029.

16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 16 October

University of Nairobi students threaten protests if lecturers' strike unresolved
University of Nairobi Students' Association has given the government 72 hours to resolve the public universities lecturers' strike, warning they will protest in the streets if the deadlock persists. UASU lecturers have been striking for nearly two weeks over issues including non-payment of arrears and implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 2027–2029.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

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 29 July

Strathmore Blades coach upbeat after Stanbic Shields loss
Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng remained positive after his team's 48-42 defeat to Stanbic Shields in the Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League, praising the players' resilience and second-half comeback despite costly mistakes deciding the match.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

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 16 June

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 →

Wednesday 10 June

Strathmore Blades coach hails consistency after weekend victories
Strathmore Blades coach Tony Ochieng praised his team's consistency after back-to-back victories over ANU Wolfpacks (65-44) and UON Terror (67-61) in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, improving their league standing to 19 points from 12 matches with seven wins and five losses.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

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 →

Tuesday 19 May

Strathmore Blades edge Kisumu Lakeside in tight basketball match
Strathmore Blades narrowly defeated Kisumu Lakeside 63-62 in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, moving to 13 points from eight matches. Coach Tony Ochieng acknowledged his side's poor performance but expressed satisfaction with the win as the team prepares for an upcoming match against Equity.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 15 May

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 →

Tuesday 5 May

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 →

Friday 1 May

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 →