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Basil Ogembo

Basil Ogembo

22 Articles
President Ruto shares special courtside moment with Madina Okot in New York
September 24, 2026 10:59 (EAT) • 2 days ago

President Ruto shares special courtside moment with Madina Okot in New York

For Okot, Ruto’s presence meant more than simply having a high-profile spectator in the stands.

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KPA rally late to beat Equity and take 2-0 semifinal lead
September 17, 2026 11:10 (EAT) • 1 week ago

KPA rally late to beat Equity and take 2-0 semifinal lead

The Dockers fought back from an early 10-point deficit before producing a decisive fourth-quarter surge to secure a second straight win and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.

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Kenya out to impress at U23 3x3 Wuhan, China fiesta
September 14, 2026 06:40 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Kenya out to impress at U23 3x3 Wuhan, China fiesta

The two squads combine players who have already worn the Kenyan colours on the international 3x3 stage with a group of emerging talents looking to make their mark on the world stage.

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Why KBF quarter-finals playoffs are far from settled
September 10, 2026 08:05 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Why KBF quarter-finals playoffs are far from settled

The series involving the defending champions had little drama. They swept Lakeside 2-0, winning Game One 97-54 before completing the job with an 87-44 victory in the second.

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World Athletics confirms new dates for 2027 Beijing Championships
September 10, 2026 02:49 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

World Athletics confirms new dates for 2027 Beijing Championships

The 21st edition of the championships will see the world's leading athletes return to the iconic National Stadium, popularly known as the Bird's Nest, 12 years after Beijing successfully hosted the 2015 World Championships.

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Nairobi City Thunder begin title defence as basketball playoffs tip off
September 03, 2026 06:12 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Nairobi City Thunder begin title defence as basketball playoffs tip off

The defending champions are eyeing a third successive league title after completing a 3-0 series sweep against the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) last year to retain their 2024 crown with another unbeaten season.

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Knicks end 53-year title drought as Brunson leads New York back to glory
June 14, 2026 07:30 (EAT) • 3 months ago

Knicks end 53-year title drought as Brunson leads New York back to glory

Moments after the buzzer, Brunson was embraced by his father, Rick, a former NBA player whose own career took him through nine teams across 11 seasons without a ring. Saturday night in San Antonio settled a debt that had been building for a lifetime.

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Four visa denials, one dream: The rise of Madina Okot
April 14, 2026 03:50 (EAT) • 5 months ago

Four visa denials, one dream: The rise of Madina Okot

Her life changed during the Kenya Secondary Schools Association (KSSSA) Games in Kisumu, when Kaya Tiwi High School principal Robert Avan spotted her raw potential and offered her a full scholarship—this time, to play basketball.

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KNBL: Nairobi trip yields hard lessons as Kisumu Lakeside fall twice
March 31, 2026 10:01 (EAT) • 5 months ago

KNBL: Nairobi trip yields hard lessons as Kisumu Lakeside fall twice

The Kisumu-based side fell in back-to-back Kenya Premier League fixtures, going down to Ulinzi Warriors on Saturday before narrowly losing to Umoja Basketball Club on Sunday in a game that slipped through their fingers late on.

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Nairobi City Thunder’s BAL Campaign finds its pulse despite false start
March 31, 2026 08:51 (EAT) • 5 months ago

Nairobi City Thunder’s BAL Campaign finds its pulse despite false start

In their opener against Dar City, Thunder flashed moments of brilliance, matching their East African rivals possession for possession. The game shifted like a pendulum, with neither side willing to blink. Yet, when it mattered most, Thunder faltered at the finish line, losing 90–85—hurting more for...

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