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Thunder revolution: How city club is shaping the future of Kenyan basketball

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Tylor Ongwae of Nairobi City Thunder takes a shot against MBB Blue Soldiers during their Basketball Africa League Elite 16 tournament at Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium on November 28, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

When the history of Kenyan basketball is written, Nairobi City Thunder will feature prominently not just for its many successes but also for its impact on the sport locally and internationally.

From professionalising the sport to nurturing local talent, Thunder or NCT as it is popularly known across borders has embarked on a mission to revolutionise basketball.

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