Basil Ogembo

Four visa denials, one dream: The rise of Madina Okot

Her life changed during the Kenya Secondary Schools Association (KSSSA) Games in Kisumu, when Kaya Tiwi High School principal Robert Avan spotted her raw potential and offered her a full scholarship—this time, to play basketball.

KNBL: Nairobi trip yields hard lessons as Kisumu Lakeside fall twice

The Kisumu-based side fell in back-to-back Kenya Premier League fixtures, going down to Ulinzi Warriors on Saturday before narrowly losing to Umoja Basketball Club on Sunday in a game that slipped through their fingers late on.

Nairobi City Thunder’s BAL Campaign finds its pulse despite false start

In their opener against Dar City, Thunder flashed moments of brilliance, matching their East African rivals possession for possession. The game shifted like a pendulum, with neither side willing to blink. Yet, when it mattered most, Thunder faltered at the finish line, losing 90–85—hurting more for...

Kenyan chess star Mwongeli dominates Mavens Open to emerge top seed

The FIDE Woman Candidate Master stood tall in a highly competitive field, becoming the only Kenyan to secure a podium finish—an achievement that underscores both her individual brilliance and Kenya’s steady rise on the global chess stage

Kisumu Lakeside secure first win with statement victory

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. ...