At Birmingham 2022, Kenya made a strong impression, with both the men’s and women’s teams reaching the quarter-finals and finishing fifth overall. Kenya has officially secured qualification for both the men’s and women’s 3x3 basketball competitions at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, scheduled to take place from July 24 to 29, 2026, at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The fast-paced, urban-rooted discipline of 3x3 basketball made its Commonwealth Games debut at Birmingham 2022 and has since seen a surge in popularity worldwide. At Birmingham 2022, Kenya made a strong impression, with both the men’s and women’s teams reaching the quarter-finals and finishing fifth overall. Kenya is the only African nation fielding both men’s and women’s 3x3 basketball teams at this summer’s Commonwealth Games.

Source: Daily Nation February 05, 2026 17:40 UTC