The Gulf Energy Arena is open
A new home for the Mang'u Panthers, opened by one of our own.
A court built by an old boy
On Saturday 3 October 2026 we officially opened the Gulf Energy Arena, the covered court our basketball players call The Den. Our guest of honour was Mr Francis Njogu, Chairman of Gulf Energy and a Mang'u old boy (1995).
Mr Njogu unveiled the plaque with our Board of Management Chair, Mr Anthony Maina. It reads: “We built the court. You build the future.”
The arena is a full-sized, floodlit court under a roof, with tiered seating and our crest at the centre of a MANG'U-branded floor. It is the new home of the Mang'u Panthers.
From the guard of honour to tip-off
Guests arrived to a guard of honour from the school band. Some came in by helicopter.
Mr Njogu planted a tree to mark the day, watched by students, staff and old boys, among them Mike Muhoho and Munene Mati.
Mr Njogu and Mr Anthony Maina unveiled the plaque naming the Gulf Energy Arena.
The Panthers received new kit on court, handed over with old boy George Ruto, who played for the Panthers himself. Coach John Kamondo was courtside with the team.
The school band played on the new court for the students, staff, guests and old boys who filled the stands.
Old boys, guests and the Panthers
Opening day
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Meet the Panthers
Basketball at Mang'u since 1960: county and regional champions, and Kenya national team players.