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Kenya starts paving way for NBA talent scouting

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Intellimedia Networks Africa chairman Alex Chesosi during Arena One 3x3 Basketball tournament at Galleria Mall, Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Last month, Kenya signed a deal with the United States National Basketball Association (NBA) to promote the game in the country.

The high end partnership that was witnessed by President William Ruto, Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba and NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams in New York will see the American basketball federation nurture and develop young talents in Kenya.

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