Basil Ogembo
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Stanbic Aces edge The Swish in exciting basketball league clash
The win keeps the Aces in second place, while Swish BC stays sixth in the standings.
Oluoch backs Equity Hawks to challenge for KNBL title
With seven new signings joining the roster, coach Oluoch believes the Hawks are better equipped to compete for the championship this season.
Ashley Minayo reunites with coach Obilo at Stanbic Aces
Ashley, 25, arrives at Stanbic Aces with experience forged in university competition, sharpened in league playoff battles, and tested on the continental stage with the national team.
Star point guard Maureen Otieno ready for new adventure with Stanbic Aces
From a hopeful university recruit to a seasoned backcourt anchor, Maureen consistently delivered points, assists, and defensive plays, including leading Zetech in steals during the AWBL qualifiers—a testament to her defensive instincts and basketball IQ.
KNBL: Obilo ditches Zetech Sparks for Stanbic Aces in ambitious switch
The move comes as Stanbic Aces aim to develop their squad and improve competitiveness, following a season in which the team finished 6th in the league standings with a 13–9 record. The team qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated 2–0 by Equity Hawks in the first round. ...
Red hot Nairobi City Thunder blow out Beira to punch BAL ticket
From the opening whistle, their energy, ball movement, and defensive sharpness overwhelmed Beira, turning the semifinal into a one-sided showcase of Kenyan basketball supremacy.Albert Odero was unstoppable, delivering a masterclass with 32 points on an absurd 12-of-14 shooting, torching Beira in tra...
Road to BAL 2026: Why an all–East African final feels inevitable
From the very first tip-off, two teams have stood out— Nairobi City Thunder of Kenya and Tanzania’s Dar City.
All set ahead of 25th Great Ethiopian Run
Kenyan icons Moses Tanui and Daniel Komen are among the distinguished guests in Ethiopia, joining Jack Fleming, CEO of the Boston Marathon, and Carey Pinkowski, Executive Director of the Chicago Marathon, who are visiting Ethiopia for the first time.
Towering Thunder thumb Blazers to tip-off Road to BAL in style
The Kenyan side controlled the game from start to finish, showcasing depth, physicality, and flawless execution on both ends of the court.Thunder started with high intensity, pushing the pace and punishing the Blazers’ defensive lapses. Lance Thomas was hot from the perimeter, drilling three triples...