The race for play-off slots in the Kenya Basketball Federation Men and Women’s Premier League is intensifying as the first leg of the 2026 season draws to a close. Teams are pushing for crucial victories to secure their positions in the top eight.

• The defending champions, Nairobi City Thunder, and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), are the only teams with a perfect winning record so far.
• The African Nazarene University (ANU) Wolfpacks are fighting to escape the relegation zone, facing a challenging weekend against strong opponents.
• In the women's league, Stanbic Aces aim to solidify their top-two standing, while debutants Dream Girls and Lady Titans are seeking significant upsets.

Kenya's Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been eliminated from the Confederation of Africa Volleyball (CAVB) Men’s Club Championship after a 3-1 loss to Rwanda's Rwanda Energy Group (REG) in the quarter-finals.

• KPA lost 3-1 (28-26, 25-18, 25-17, 30-28) to hosts REG.
• This defeat ends Kenya's chances of winning a maiden CAVB Men’s Club Championship title.
• REG, fueled by home support, secured a semi-final spot, ensuring a Rwandan team in the final.

Nakuru is all set to host a boxing tournament this afternoon at K-Fitness Gym to commemorate Labour Day, featuring six professional fights aimed at promoting the sport at the grassroots.

• Six professional fights have been scheduled for the event.
• The tournament, spearheaded by the Kenya Professional Boxing Commission, aims to encourage young boxers to pursue professional boxing.
• Director of the event, Patrick Ojil, emphasized the financial benefits of professional boxing and plans to educate boxers on investing their earnings for a secure retirement.