Nairobi City Thunder Stories

Thunder fall just short in Kigali thriller as BAL debut ends in heartbreak
Erick Kariuki  |  May 26, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder came agonisingly close to ending their debut BAL campaign with a win, but a buzzer-beating three-pointer from APR’s Obadiah Noel...

Nairobi City Thunder win first ever BAL game
Erick Kariuki  |  May 24, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder became the first Kenyan side to win a Basketball Africa League game after an 85-76 upset over South Africa’s Made By Ball - leavi...

Nairobi City Thunder still eyeing playoff spot in BAL despite winless start
Rama Mohammed  |  May 22, 2025

After a challenging start to their debut Basketball Africa League (BAL) campaign, Nairobi City Thunder remain determined to turn things around. With t...

Sakaja suspends eviction of over 10,000 Mukuru Kwa Ruben residents to allow for talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

The contested 100-acre parcel of land has been at the centre of a dispute between the residents, who have lived in the area for years, and a private d...

Nairobi City Thunder fall again as BAL Playoff hopes narrow
Erick Kariuki  |  May 18, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder's tough Basketball Africa League (BAL) debut continued with a second straight defeat, this time at the hands of Libya’s Al Ahli T...

Nairobi cracks down on littering and spitting in CBD as new dustbins rolled out
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

The initiative follows what the county described as “the unfortunate theft of previously installed bins”, which had hampered the city’s efforts to mai...

Nairobi City Thunder outclassed by hosts APR in BAL Nile Conference opener
Erick Kariuki  |  May 17, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder were handed a tough 92–63 defeat by hosts APR in their Basketball Africa League debut, as the Nile Conference tipped off in Kigal...

Kenya’s Nairobi City Thunder ready for BAL debut in Kigali
Erick Kariuki  |  May 16, 2025

Kenya’s Nairobi City Thunder are set to make their long-awaited debut at the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Kigali, joining three other first-timer...

City Stars stun Gor Mahia to keep survival hopes alive
Erick Kariuki  |  May 15, 2025

Nairobi City Stars dealt a major blow to Gor Mahia’s title hopes with a spirited 2-1 win at Dandora Stadium, as the relegation battlers snatched a cru...

Nairobi MCAs demand over 700 kanjo recruits withdrawn from city streets for harassing traders
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

The MCAs have warned that the recruits’ unchecked actions risk turning the county’s enforcement unit into a militia.

Police pull clear, City Stars keep survival hopes alive in FKFPL shake-up
Erick Kariuki  |  May 09, 2025

Kenya Police opened a five-point gap in the FKF Premier League title race while Nairobi City Stars sparked fresh hope in their survival bid as Matchwe...

Thunder boosted ahead of BAL debut by return of key forward
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 17, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder have been boosted by the return of an experienced American forward as they gear up for their debut in the Basketball Africa Leagu...

Leakages and inadequate tracking cause water firms in 15 counties to lose Sh10.5 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

Non-revenue water, mainly due to illegal connections and system leakages, has raised concern over the management of the water companies.

Victor Wanyama reveals why he joined Dunfermline Athletic
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 28, 2025

Wanyama, 33, signed with Dunfermline Athletic on Wednesday, marking his return to Scotland, where he previously played for Celtic under Lennon's manag...

Nairobi Speaker threatens to declare seats of absentee MCAs vacant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The Speaker noted that the issue of quorum has become a recurring problem, affecting the smooth running of the assembly’s business.

City Stars' woes deepen as Sofapaka cruise to victory in Dandora
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 14, 2025

Nairobi City Stars' struggles in the FKF Premier League continued after they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Sofapaka at Dandora Stadium on Friday aftern...

My staff wanted to hit back after garbage dumping at Stima Plaza but I resisted - Kenya Power boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

"I know my team because the vehicles were clamped...so many things were done, there was super annoyance. They persuaded me to respond in a particular...

Stars collide, Rangers hunt and Brewers chase glory in FKFPL matchweek 23
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 01, 2025

The struggling Nairobi City Stars have failed to secure a win in their last ten matches, a poor run that has sent them to the bottom of the table.

Kenya Power: City Hall's actions were criminal, calculated to evade paying electricity arrears
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 26, 2025

KPLC also wants the county barred from parking its garbage trucks or vehicles at the entrance of the electricity vendor's offices obstructing movement...

Wetangula directs IG of Police to be summoned over garbage dumping at Kenya Power offices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

Wetangula condemned the act, warning that Kenya must not descend into lawlessness where disputes are settled through disorderly and destructive means.

NEMA orders City Hall to clear foul-smelling garbage at Stima Plaza amid row with KPLC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

The dispute began after KPLC disconnected power to several county facilities on February 14, 2025 over an unpaid electricity bill of Sh3 billion.

City Hall to give digital IDs to compliance officers to curb illegal construction site inspections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Analo explained that the lack of properly assigned officers in some areas had created an opportunity for imposters to take advantage of the situation.

Nairobi city market traders get Solar-Powered cold room to prevent food loss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Traders at the market have welcomed the new facility, noting that they now have a place to store their perishable goods.

Match Preview: AFC Leopards eye third place as FKF Premier League action heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 19, 2025

Beyond the crucial points at stake, this fixture carries extra significance for Leopards as they aim to surpass rivals Gor Mahia, adding even more ant...

New regulations to curb noise pollution in Nairobi target matatus, clubs and businesses
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 12, 2025

Bars, clubs, and churches that have been notorious for playing loud music will also face stringent action.

How Sakaja plans to tackle traffic congestion in City with new enforcement unit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Traffic jams in Nairobi are now estimated to cost the Kenyan economy Sh100 billion every year, which would translate to about Sh11 million per hour.

Nairobi City Thunder makes history with BAL qualification
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 02, 2024

Nairobi City Thunder has made history by becoming the first Kenyan team to qualify for the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Playing at the Kasarani Ind...

Nairobi water workers embroiled in leadership dispute threaten to strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The union’s actions have raised the possibility of a water shortage for millions of Nairobi residents unless the dispute is resolved.

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