MENTAL HOOPS MTAANI
– CHAPTER 6 –
A powerhouse collaboration uniting Afrikala Art, BUILD Sports Africa, and Nairobi City Thunder (NCT) to empower youth through sports, mental health advocacy, sexual reproductive health (SRH) sensitisation, and creative artistic expression. Join Nairobi's premier basketball tournament and youth leadership summit.
Live Team Slot Availability
Slots are allocated on a strict first-come, first-paid basis. Once category capacity is reached, registration immediately transitions to SOLD OUT.
Men's Division
Grassroots, community & club youth teams (18–25 years (Born 2001–2008))
- Up to 12 player roster (kit sizing in Phase 2)
- Commitment Fee: KES 5,000
- Instant confirmation via M-Pesa or Card
Women's Division
Grassroots, community & club youth teams (18–25 years (Born 2001–2008))
- Up to 12 player roster (kit sizing in Phase 2)
- Commitment Fee: KES 5,000
- Instant confirmation via M-Pesa or Card
Tournament Execution Timeline
From team onboarding and custom kit manufacturing to media days and the championship week.
Team Registration & Onboarding
Call for registration across grassroots networks. Strict cap of 12 Men's & 8 Women's teams secured upon commitment fee payment.
Custom Kits & Media Days
Collection of player roster sizing (October 1 – October 15, 2026) for custom jerseys. 3-Day Team Media Days (November 01 – 07, 2026) to build digital portfolios.
Volunteer Mobilisation
Recruitment portal for community volunteers across sports, event operations, safe spaces, health hubs, and logistics orientation.
The Main Event Week
Beyond the Whistle Forum + 3-Day Basketball Tournament, Art Therapy, Health Screenings, and Championship Finals.
Integrated Health Hubs & Safe Space Deep-Dives
Mental Hoops Mtaani – Chapter 6 unites athletics with holistic mental wellness and youth health advocacy at Komarock & Anila Court, Nairobi:
Men's & Women's Safe Corners
Facilitated peer dialogues on emotional well-being, economic stress, and healthy coping mechanisms.
Art Therapy & Expression
Creative expression corners and interactive art booths powered by Afrikala Art.
Free Health Services
On-site voluntary SRH screenings, HIV testing, and wellness kits distribution.
Skills Competitions & Awards
Shooting challenges, Category MVPs, and the prestigious Most Disciplined Team Award.
Tournament Code of Conduct & Zero-Tolerance Policy
Mental Hoops Mtaani – Chapter 6 is built upon dignity, equity, sportsmanship, and mental wellness. There is strict zero tolerance for violence, physical altercations, abusive language, harassment, or poor bench conduct.
Komarock & Anila Court, Nairobi
Komarock & Anila Court, Kangundo Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
Official match courts, wellness pavilions, art therapy zones, and spectator stands.
Help us take mental health conversations to the court
Your donation helps us create sustainable, welcoming spaces where basketball talent can thrive and young people can play, connect, express themselves, build confidence and access mental health and wellbeing support.
Together, we can make the court more than a place to play — we can make it a place to belong, be heard and feel supported.
Support a Young Person
Helps provide a basketball kit, basic wellbeing and creative materials for a young participant.
Fund a Mental Health Moment
Supports art therapy, peer conversations and wellbeing activities during Mental Hoops Mtaani.
Back a Team
Contributes towards sports equipment, tournament activities and creating a safe, inclusive space.
Champion Mental Hoops
Covers wider costs bringing sport, mental health support, creative expression and community care together.
Want to donate a custom amount or sponsor an entire court?
We accept worldwide credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX) and Safaricom M-Pesa. All donors receive an immediate official digital receipt and impact updates via email.
Partners & Tournament Sponsors
Mental Hoops Mtaani – Chapter 6 is proud to collaborate with mission-aligned organizations uniting youth sports, mental health advocacy, and community empowerment.
Headline & Lead Partners
Principal organizations co-creating the tournament vision, athlete kits, and major championship awards.
Official & Wellness Hub Partners
Specialized healthcare, mental health, and artistic entities activating on-site hubs during tournament week.
Community & Grassroots Supporters
Courtside hosts, youth sports networks, media champions, and logistics collaborators.
Interested in Sponsoring or Partnering with Chapter 6?
Collaborate with Afrikala Art to champion youth health, support 240+ athletes across Nairobi, and engage hundreds of courtside attendees.