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Thunder plot Equity Bank raid as Premier League tips off

By Elizabeth Mburugu | Feb. 20, 2026
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Nairobi City Thunder's Ater Majok in action against Namuongo Blazers during their Africa Champions Clubs Road To Bal 2026 match at Kasarani Gymnasium last year. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

After months of uncertainty, the 2025-2026 season of the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League will finally tip off today at Nyayo Gymnasium.

Reigning champions Nairobi City Thunder will launch their title defence against Equity Bank Dumas as they look to exert dominance and make it three titles on the trot.

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