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Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by LA jury

Kobe Bryant was one of the most photogenic sports figures in Los Angeles and images of him seen by millions around the world —

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by LA jury

Okot to depart for basketball scholarship in Kentucky, US

Okot to depart for basketball scholarship in Kentucky, US

By Ernest Ndunda 7 days ago

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison

By Associated Press 11 days ago

KPA teams hold onto leads as basketball league takes a break

KPA teams hold onto leads as basketball league takes a break

By Washington Onyango 13 days ago

Thumbs up as Bandari squad make vital finishing touches

Bandari football club has pitched tent in Nairobi as they prepare for the 2022/23 premier league that kicks off on September 10.

By Ernest Ndunda 2 mins ago

Thumbs up as Bandari squad make vital finishing touches

Culture, protest votes: How Coast politicians defied odds to win poll

Analyst says Taita Taveta rebelled against party politics and chose a person to serve them.

By Patrick Beja 11 mins ago

Culture, protest votes: How Coast politicians defied odds to win poll

Sad state of our democracy and what can be done to revitalise it

The notion of the validity of government on polls therefore, has almost throughout aligned with citizen distrust and suspicion of power holders.

By Nyatundo George Oruongo 1 hr ago

Sad state of our democracy and what can be done to revitalise it

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Martha Karua hails from Kathande in Kimunye, Kabare ward. Gachagua resides two constituencies away in Hiriga, Mathira, Nyeri.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 3 hrs ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Irungu Kang’ata emerged the winner on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket to succeed second-term governor Mwangi wa Iria.

By Wainaina Ndung’u and Boniface Gikandi 4 hrs ago

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel

A lawyer, Wafula Chebukati was tasked with shepherding a new commission in 2017. His team came into office in January 2017.

By Amos Kareithi and Brian Otieno 4 hrs ago

Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel

Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

Just before Wafula Chebukati was to announce the winner of the election, chaos broke out at Bomas.

By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 5 hrs ago

Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

President-elect: How Ruto made it to the top

For Kenya’s new president, the journey to State House has been a long and winding one that on many occasions threatened to derail.

By Daniel Wesangula 5 hrs ago

President-elect: How Ruto made it to the top

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

Raila Odinga's fifth attempt at the presidency perhaps brings an end to his ambition in leading the country after a relentless campaign for the top job

By Oscar Obonyo 5 hrs ago

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

The subsidies face an uncertain future as the electioneering period comes to an end, with the politicians now not keen to continue with the government’s largesse.

By Macharia Kamau 6 hrs ago

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

End of the road for Kenyan 3x3 basketball teams in Birmingham

Kenya’s men and women 3x3 basketball teams were on Monday evening knocked out of the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games currently going on in Birmingham

By Washington Onyango 14 days ago

End of the road for Kenyan 3x3 basketball teams in Birmingham

Basketball: Kenya face Australia, England in 3x3 quarterfinals today from 7pm

Kenya’s men and women 3x3 basketball teams progressed to the quarterfinals of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

By Washington Onyango 14 days ago

Basketball: Kenya face Australia, England in 3x3 quarterfinals today from 7pm

Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88

Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years

By Associated Press 15 days ago

Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88

KPA teams too good for their hosts in Kisumu

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) men and women’s basketball teams yesterday registered massive results after dominating the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League

By Washington Onyango 15 days ago

KPA teams too good for their hosts in Kisumu

Basketball: Ojukwu bullish ahead of KPA date with Lady Bucks in Kisumu

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) women’s head coach Anthony Ojukwu is confident his team will defend their Kenya Basketball Federation

By Washington Onyango 17 days ago

Basketball: Ojukwu bullish ahead of KPA date with Lady Bucks in Kisumu

Basketball: Wijass, Indasi ready for 3x3 Commonwealth basketball tip off on Friday

Former Kenya Lioness captain Hilda Indasi is confident of doing better at the 2022 Commonwealth Games when they represent the country in the 3x3 basketball that kicks off on Friday.

By Washington Onyango 18 days ago

Basketball: Wijass, Indasi ready for 3x3 Commonwealth basketball tip off on Friday

Serani and Tudor teams to watch in Mombasa games

Former national boys' U16 football champions Serani High School and Tudor Day are the teams to watch during today’s Mombasa Mvita sub-county school games.

By Ernest Ndunda 18 days ago

Serani and Tudor teams to watch in Mombasa games

Red-hot Dynamites blow up rivals in basketball league ties

University of Nairobi Dynamites completed a double after registering a solid 56-36 victory over Eagle Wings in their women’s Kenya Basketball Federation Premier League

By Washington Onyango 20 days ago

Red-hot Dynamites blow up rivals in basketball league ties

Basketball: University of Nairobi pick second win after overtime victory against Eldonets

University of Nairobi Dynamites on Saturday registered their second win of the 2022 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) women’s Premier League

By Washington Onyango 23 days ago

Basketball: University of Nairobi pick second win after overtime victory against Eldonets

New dawn as Bake Mtaani unveil new basketball court in Kayole

Upcoming basketball players and basketball clubs in Kayole have a bright future in the sport after Bakee Mtaani unveiled and handed over a full-size FIBA standard basketball court

By Washington Onyango 23 days ago

New dawn as Bake Mtaani unveil new basketball court in Kayole

Basketball: Dynamites host Eldonets at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday

Dynamites will be seeking to collect maximum results this weekend when they host two matches as the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) women's Premier League

By Washington Onyango 24 days ago

Basketball: Dynamites host Eldonets at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday

School games to include 3x3 basketball

Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) has introduced 3x3 basketball into their annual schools sports calendar.

By Ernest Ndunda 25 days ago

School games to include 3x3 basketball

KPA maintain unbeaten run after raiding Equity Bank

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) basketball teams registered positive results away from home after dominating the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League matches

By Washington Onyango 27 days ago

KPA maintain unbeaten run after raiding Equity Bank

Unbeaten KPA women eye another perfect run on Saturday

Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) women’s Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will be seeking to maintain their unbeaten run

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Unbeaten KPA women eye another perfect run on Saturday

Basketball: Equity Bank teams dominated KBF Premier League

Equity Bank men and women’s basketball teams dominated the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League matches played over the weekend

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Basketball: Equity Bank teams dominated KBF Premier League

What went wrong for Morans in qualifiers?

Kenya Morans were knocked out of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers after finishing bottom of Group D.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

What went wrong for Morans in qualifiers?

Kenya Morans out of 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup qualifiers

Kenya Morans were knocked out of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers after finishing bottom of Group D.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Kenya Morans out of 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup qualifiers

Why have we left our teams to beg ahead of global championships?

A dark cloud is hanging over local sports with cases of financial instability which has made it difficult to honour international competitions.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Why have we left our teams to beg ahead of global championships?

KPA maintain perfect dribble to bag third victory on the trot

Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) maintained their perfect start to the 2022

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

KPA maintain perfect dribble to bag third victory on the trot

Basketball: KPA women maintain perfect start with victory over ANU

Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) maintained their perfect start to the 2022 season

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Basketball: KPA women maintain perfect start with victory over ANU

Basketball: KPA teams pick vital wins in Nairobi

Defending men’s Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) kicked off their title defense on a high

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Basketball: KPA teams pick vital wins in Nairobi

KPA begin title defence against Blades in Nairobi

Defending men’s Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) are confident of retaining their title this season

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

KPA begin title defence against Blades in Nairobi

Basketball: Champs Ulinzi guard perfect form with third win

Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors stretched their unbeaten run to three matches after a commanding 65-39 win over Nairobi City Thunder

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Basketball: Champs Ulinzi guard perfect form with third win

Basketball: Former champions Equity Hawks kick off season with win over ANU

Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women's Premier League champions Equity Bank kicked off the 2022 season

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Basketball: Former champions Equity Hawks kick off season with win over ANU

Lakeside vow to abide by Sports Disputes Tribunal orders

There is confusion and uncertainty in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League after Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT)

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Lakeside vow to abide by Sports Disputes Tribunal orders

Basketball: Lady Bucks lose opening match as Lakeside fail to honor match

Zetech Sparks to maintained their perfect start to the 2022 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League season

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Basketball: Lady Bucks lose opening match as Lakeside fail to honor match

Basketball: Why Lakeside will not honor 2022 KBF Premier League fixtures

There is confusion and uncertainty in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League after Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) voided the 2021-2022 playoffs match

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Basketball: Why Lakeside will not honor 2022 KBF Premier League fixtures

NBA: Warriors crush Celtics for fourth NBA Championship in eight years

The Golden State Warriors beat the Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the NBA Finals in Boston on Thursday to win the Championship trophy for the fourth time in eight seasons.

By Reuters 1 month ago

NBA: Warriors crush Celtics for fourth NBA Championship in eight years

Basketball: Lady Bucks upbeat ahead of KBF Premier League opener against Zetech

Kisumu Lady Bucks will be seeking to put behind their disappointing 2021 season performance when they kick off the 2022 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League

By Reuters 1 month ago

Basketball: Lady Bucks upbeat ahead of KBF Premier League opener against Zetech

Basketball: KPA kick off title defense with win

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) kicked off their title defense on a high note after thrashing Storms 95-48 in their opening Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League match played

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Basketball: KPA kick off title defense with win

KPA kick off title defence against Eagle Wings

Champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will kick off their Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League title defense against Eagle Wings

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

KPA kick off title defence against Eagle Wings

Ulinzi Warriors ready to lay down marker with win over Eldonets

Former champions Ulinzi Warriors will be keen to build up on their opening season victory when they host Eldonets today

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Ulinzi Warriors ready to lay down marker with win over Eldonets

Sharp Strathmore Blades set early pace in league title race

Strathmore University Blades begun the 2022 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League on a high note after winning their two matches played over the weekend

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Sharp Strathmore Blades set early pace in league title race

LeBron James is first active NBA player to become a billionaire

LeBron James has added another title to his collection: billionaire.

By Reuters 2 months ago

LeBron James is first active NBA player to become a billionaire

KBF official lauds 3x3 basketball tourney

The winners (men and women) of the national Red Bull half court 3x3 basketball tournament will represent Kenya in the continental showpiece in Cairo

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

KBF official lauds 3x3 basketball tourney

Basketball: Hope for Kayole as Bakee Mtaani launch Sh2.5million basketball ground

Aspiring basketball players from Kayole have a bright future after Bakee Mtaani on Wednesday launched the construction of Sh2.5 million basketball grounds at Umama grounds

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Basketball: Hope for Kayole as Bakee Mtaani launch Sh2.5million basketball ground

Kenya to play Qatar and Egypt in friendly ties

Kenya's 3x3 basketball teams will play three international build-up matches as part of their preparations for the Commonwealth Games.

By Ernest Ndunda 2 months ago

Kenya to play Qatar and Egypt in friendly ties

Upcoming Basketballers to benefit from a scholarship program

Two lucky young boys are set to be awarded full scholarships to study and play basketball in some of the most prestigious schools in the United States of America (USA)

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Upcoming Basketballers to benefit from a scholarship program

Bryant's first jersey could bag Sh579m

A purple and gold jersey worn 25 years ago by Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant during his rookie season will hit the auction block next month

By Reuters 3 months ago

Bryant's first jersey could bag Sh579m

How KPA women and men teams dominated KBF Premier League

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is the team to beat next season after dominating the 2021-2022 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

How KPA women and men teams dominated KBF Premier League

No time to rest for KPA after KBF title triumph

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) head coach Sammy Kiki is looking forward to an improved performance in the upcoming Basketball African League (BAL).

By Ernest Ndunda 3 months ago

No time to rest for KPA after KBF title triumph