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Umoja

Umoja — men's basketball team competing in Kenya's National Basketball Premier League, pushing for playoff contention.

2026-04-272026-08-11

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  1. August 2026
  2. 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
  3. Citizen Digital

    Umoja edge UON Terror to boost play-off hopes By Dennis Kamariki August 01, 2026 05:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Umoja strengthened their push for a Kenya National Men's Basketball P

    Umoja edge UON Terror to boost play-off hopes
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    riday, 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) – 3.00pmUON Terror vs Umoja

    Obilo demands tactical discipline as Stanbic target crucial weekend double-header
  6. Citizen Digital

    Weekend Results Women's Premier League Equity Hawks 67-52 Zetech Sparks Eldonets 56-53 Strathmore Swords Eldonets 63-37 Lady Titans Men's Premier League KPA 88-57 Moischers Strathmore Blades 68-65 Eldonets Platinum Umoja 62-57 Lakeside Lakeside 83-73 Stanbic Shields Eldonets Plat

    KPA gaffer Mugabe targets defensive improvement despite double victory
  7. Citizen Digital

    Weekend Results Lady Titans 47-56 UON Dynamites- WP Strathmore Swords 53-35 UON Dynamites- WP USIU Flames 46-63 Stanbic Aces- WP Umoja 78-77 Strathmore Blades – MP Lakeside 71-69 ANU Wolfpacks- MP Eldonets Platinum 84-74 ANU Wolfpacks- MP

    The best yet to come for Stanbic Aces, says Obilo
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Weekend Results Nairobi City Thunder 106-69 Equity Dumas- MP USIU Flames 64-77 TH 3 Swish- WP Dream Girls 57-69 Lady Titans- WP Zetech Sparks 42-57 Stanbic Aces- WP Eldonets 62-47 Safe Spaces- WP Eldonets Platinum 77-63 Moischers- MP Umoja 75-42 Stanbic Shields- MP

    Eldonets eye Shields scalp in playoffs push
  10. Citizen Digital

    Flames VS TH 3 Swish- WP- 1PM Dream Girls VS Lady Titans- WP-3PM Zetech Sparks VS Stanbic Aces- WP- 5PM Saturday 27th June – Uasin Gishu Grounds, Eldoret Eldonets VS Safe Spaces- WP- 9:30AM Eldonets Platinum VS Moischers- MP- 11AM Sunday 28th June – Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi Umoja

    KNBL: Sparks eye strong showing against Stanbic Aces
  11. Citizen Digital

    Swish VS Safe Spaces –WP-1PM Lady Titans VS Stanbic Aces-WP- 3PM ANU Wolfpacks VS Equity Dumas-MP- 5PM Nairobi City Thunder VS Eldonets Platinum-MP- 7PM Sunday 21ST June Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi Lady Titans VS Strathmore Swords –WP-11AM USIU Flames VS Zetech Sparks-WP- 1PM Umoja

    Equity Dumas out to extend winning run in weekend double-header
  12. Citizen Digital

    The Dockers defeated Strathmore Blades 84-72 before seeing off Umoja 70-60 to complete a perfect weekend and strengthen their position in the standings.

    Obilo hails Aces maturity as KPA's Mugabe calls for better show
  13. Citizen Digital

    Weekend Results Nairobi City Thunder 90-69 Ulinzi Warriors- MP Strathmore Blades 72-84 KPA- MP Ulinzi Warriors 57-54 UON Terror- MP Eldonets Platinum 75-52 Lakeside- MP Strathmore Blades 72-87 Equity Dumas-MP Umoja 60-70 KPA- MP USIU Flames 60-70 Eldonets- WP Lady Titans 54-71 KP

    KPA coach Ocholla: Discipline key to impressive run
Sport

Swish coach urges focus after securing KNBL playoffs spot

The News

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

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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