Nairobi City Thunder have announced Send App, a leading cross-border remittance and payments platform by Flutterwave, as the club’s front-of-shirt sponsor on a two-season deal, starting with the 2026 campaign.
The partnership comes at a defining moment for Nairobi City Thunder, who come into the season as two-time unbeaten champions of the Kenya National Basketball League (KNBL) and with the responsibility of representing Kenya in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) for the second time.
The partnership carries added significance, with Flutterwave CEO and Nairobi City Thunder investor, Olugbenga Agboola, uniquely positioned across both organisations.
As part of the partnership, Send App will feature as the club’s premier sponsor throughout the 2026 season, with branding integrated across matchday experiences, digital platforms, and fan engagement initiatives, beginning with the pre-season games.
Nairobi City Thunder CEO Colin Rasmussen said: “We are proud to be partnering with a celebrated brand like Send App that has global reach and is creating real impact through convenient access to capital. Our ambition is to build a pan-African brand with global recognition, and we believe this partnership with Send App will play a key role in helping us achieve that.”
Send App’s Head of Business, Harvey Bahia, said: “We’re proud to have supported Nairobi City Thunder’s 2026 BAL campaign and look forward to continuing this journey as the team builds towards returning to the BAL and sustaining success on the continental stage.The team’s continued success and unwavering commitment to excellence mirror our own drive to provide Africans in the diaspora with a seamless way to support their families back home. We believe in the power of sports to unite and inspire, and we are proud to stand behind the Thunder as they showcase the very best of African basketball to the world.”
Nairobi City Thunder have opened their 2026 league campaign, building on their domestic dominance while continuing their journey on the continental stage. With Send App on board as the premier sponsor, the club heads into the season with strong momentum, renewed backing, and a clear focus on sustaining success both locally and across Africa.
Nairobi City Thunder is a professional basketball club based in Nairobi, Kenya, and one of the leading teams in the country. The club is a two-time unbeaten champion of the Kenya National Basketball League (KNBL), setting a benchmark for performance, consistency, and professionalism in Kenyan basketball.
Nairobi City Thunder made history as the first Kenyan basketball team to participate in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) and have since represented Kenya for the second time in BAL Season Six 2026, continuing the club’s role as a standard-bearer for the country on the continental stage.
Beyond results, the club is committed to building a sustainable basketball ecosystem, growing the game locally, and connecting with fans and communities across Kenya through high-performance sport and authentic engagement.
Launched in 2021, Send App by Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, allows Africans in the diaspora to send money back home conveniently. It also enables businesses to enjoy seamless, secure, and affordable international money transfers across borders.
Send App supports multiple currencies, ensuring fast and reliable transfers to and from over 30 countries, including the UK, the US, Canada, Europe, and many African countries. It offers 24/7 in-app assistance and adheres to the highest global security standards, including ISO certifications and compliance with PCI DSS, for the safety of user data and funds.
