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An evaluation by the Probation and Aftercare Service, released November 27, 2025, found that Nairobi’s Under-Bridge Basketball Leagues (News #246) reduced recidivism among at-risk youth by 38% in Eastlands and Kawangware. The program—combining sport, mentorship, and vocational training—now serves 1,500 players weekly. The court is neutral ground—where past mistakes don’t define you, said coach Zawadi Mwaura. Safaricom’s *Second Chance Scholarship* has funded 87 players in tailoring, coding, and solar tech. The Ministry of Interior allocated KSh 150 million to replicate the model in 10 cities.