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Umoja

Umoja — men's basketball team competing in Kenya's National Basketball Premier League playoffs.

2026-04-272026-09-25

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Dumas storm semis after edging Umoja By Dennis Kamariki September 12, 2026 08:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Alex Nzuki (L) of Equity Dumas fights for ball with Spencer Mageto of UON Terror during …

    Dumas storm semis after edging Umoja
  3. Citizen Digital

    … The series winner will advance to face either Equity Dumas or Umoja in the semifinals. …

    Strathmore Blades seek KNBL comeback against KPA in Mombasa
  4. Citizen Digital

    … But the remaining quarter-finals are far from settled. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Equity Dumas and Umoja are tied 1-1, with …

    Why KBF quarter-finals playoffs are far from settled
  5. Citizen Digital

    Equity Dumas bank on individual spark in do-or-die clash with Umoja By Dennis Kamariki September 09, 2026 05:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov insruct players against …

    Equity Dumas bank on individual spark in do-or-die clash with Umoja
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Meanwhile, giants Equity Dumas and Umoja are locked at 1-1 after sharing the opening two games of their quarter-final series. …

    KPA edge Blades, close in on semi-final s pot
  7. Citizen Digital

    … In the other quarter-final ties, second-placed Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will play seventh-placed Strathmore Blades in Game One, while third-placed Equity Dumas will face sixth-placed Umoja. …

    Lakeside face dreaded City Thunder as KNBL playoffs begin
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Equity Dumas face Umoja in another intriguing quarter-final, with fourth-placed Stanbic Shields drawn against Ulinzi Warriors. …

    Nairobi City Thunder begin title defence as basketball playoffs tip off
  9. Citizen Digital

    … The Dockers started their campaign with an 86-70 victory over giants Equity Dumas on Friday before edging Umoja 64-60 on Saturday. …

    KPA eye playoffs berth after perfect weekend
  10. August 2026
  11. 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
  12. Citizen Digital

    … KNBL weekend fixtures Friday, 28 August 2026 @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 …

    Unscathed KPA eye strong finish ahead of basketball playoffs

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 →

Thursday 10 September

  1. KBF quarter-final playoffs: two series settled, three remain alive

    The opening weekend of the Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League playoffs saw defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields advance to the semi-finals, but three quarter-final series remain contested, with Equity Dumas vs. Umoja tied 1-1 and KPA leading Strathmore Blades 1-0.

    10 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 →

Friday 4 September

  1. Lakeside faces unbeaten City Thunder in KNBL playoffs

    Kisumu Lakeside begins its Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League quarter-final against defending champions Nairobi City Thunder, who finished the regular season unbeaten with 22 wins after topping the standings with 44 points. The best-of-three series starts Friday with Game One and continues Saturday with Game Two.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Nairobi City Thunder begin title defence in basketball playoffs

    Nairobi City Thunder, who won all 22 regular-season matches, begin their quest for a third successive Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League title as the playoffs start Friday at Nyayo Stadium with the top eight teams competing for national supremacy.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. KPA wins three games, strengthens playoff push

    Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) registered three victories over the weekend in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, beating Equity Dumas 86-70, Umoja 64-60, and Stanbic Shields 86-71, to strengthen their bid for the playoffs.

    1 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 →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Umoja beats UON Terror to strengthen playoff push

    Umoja defeated UON Terror 69-64 in a Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League match, lifting Umoja to 27 points after 17 matches and keeping them in contention for a top-eight playoff finish.

    1 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Nairobi businesses report losses after two-day fuel price protests

    Nairobi businesses have suffered heavy losses following two-day demonstrations over fuel prices, with public transport paralyzed and residents staying indoors, affecting retailers and food traders dependent on daily customer flow.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Open manholes endanger residents in Embakasi area

    Residents of the larger Embakasi area are reporting a surge in uncovered manholes on streets, roads, and playgrounds that have become dangerous traps, particularly during rains. A seven-year-old boy in Kayole estate fell into a manhole while playing and was rescued by neighbours; residents and boda boda riders say the hazards endanger pedestrians and riders.

    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 →

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 →

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 →

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