Founded in 1998 as NSSF Stars, they play in the KBF Premier League, the top flight division of men's basketball in the country.

[2] In 2023, the team was acquired by Twende Sports Limited, founded by Colin Rasmussen, Sandra Kimokoti, Kush Diriye and Stephen Domingo.

[3] The acquisition gave the team significant financial support with the goal of establishing an elite basketball club and youth program.

[9] After advancing past the first round, the Thunder further increased their firepower by attracting continental veterans Abdoulaye Harouna and Ater Majok, who had both played in each previous BAL season.

[10] On December 2, they defeated City Oilers in the semifinals to qualify for the 2025 BAL season as the first Kenyan team in history.