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Kenya looks to build arena for global basketball events

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, National Treasury CS John Mbadi and NBA Africa Chief Executive Officer Clare Akamanzi on September 4, 2025. [Courtesy]

The government and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have agreed to fast-track plans for the development of a world-class multi-purpose basketball arena in Kenya. The facility will be capable of hosting major international competitions, including the Basketball Africa League [BAL].

The agreement was reached on Thursday, September 4, during talks between Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya and NBA Africa Chief Executive Officer Clare Akamanzi in Nairobi.

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