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Ulinzi Warriors

Ulinzi Warriors — former Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions competing in the 2026 season.

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeJoshua Muhando (left) of Kisumu Lakeside challenges Ali Jarso of Ulinzi Warriors during a Kenya Basketball Federation League at Nyayo Stadium Indoor Gymnasium.

    Champions KPA reap maximum points to maintain firm grip on top spot
  3. The Standard

    Today, former men’s champions Ulinzi Warriors will entertain Stanbic Shields, who are below them on the standings, tied on 10 points but separated by points.

    Champions KPA, Nairobi City Thunder keen to maintain flawless run

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

Friday 3 July

  1. NCPB and Equity vie for Men's Handball League title Sunday

    The 2026 Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League title will be decided on the final day this Sunday, with NCPB trailing leaders Equity Bank by one point after 22 rounds. NCPB must defeat Daystar University to clinch the championship; a draw or loss gives Equity their maiden title despite their superior goal difference.

    3 July 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

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

Saturday 30 May

  1. Ulinzi Warriors face Equity Dumas in KBF league match today

    Former Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors will play Equity Dumas at USIU-A grounds today, seeking to recover from a shock 62-64 defeat to Moischers last weekend. A win would boost their chances of finishing in the top five of the 2026 season's first leg.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

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

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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. ANU Wolfpacks suffer three losses in basketball league weekend

    ANU Wolfpacks head coach Michael Oluoch praised his players' effort despite the team losing all three games in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, falling to Strathmore Blades 47-64, Nairobi City Thunder 79-83, and Ulinzi Warriors 67-77. Oluoch cited the players' lack of training after exams but noted they executed well and showed determination on the court.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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. 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

  2. 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

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

  2. 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

Monday 27 April

  1. Stanbic coach says team underperformed in one-point league win

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo said his team fell short despite grinding out a narrow 57-56 win over Zetech Sparks in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match. Obilo noted areas for improvement including aggression, defense, and offensive decision-making, while crediting Zetech for their strong performance.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KPA retains firm grip atop women's basketball league

    Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority remained unbeaten with an eighth win—98-55 over Dream Girls—to consolidate their top spot with 16 points, three ahead of second-placed Stanbic Shields.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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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