CK Taita Taveta County chairman reads a statement on behalf of Cricket Kenya County Association at the Ruaraka Sports ground on Wednesday /CHARLEN MALWA




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The rift at Cricket Kenya over the new CKT20 League has deepened after Cricket Kenya County Association endorsed the November 7 tournament and called for the removal of chief executive Ronald Bukusi.

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On September 1, Bukusi issued a circular in which he disowned the AOS Sport-backed CKT20 League, terming it “non-existent” and “unsanctioned,” and warned stakeholders against associating with it or its sponsors.

However, county officials on Wednesday dismissed Bukusi’s claims and threw their weight behind the tournament, calling it a “milestone event for the growth and promotion of the game.”

“This statement (by Bukusi) is false, misleading, and damaging to the reputation of the federation,” the county leaders said. “It undermines the authority of the Board under Article 8.4.3 of the Constitution.”

They alleged that Bukusi had overstepped his mandate and recommended the appointment of an Acting CEO to oversee preparations for the tournament, pending a formal recruitment process.

“We recommend the appointment of an Acting CEO to oversee the day-to-day operations of Cricket Kenya and coordinate preparations for the CKT20 Tournament,” the statement read.

They described counties as “the backbone of Kenyan cricket,” warning that they may initiate ouster proceedings against Bukusi under Article 11 of the Cricket Kenya Constitution.

However, Bukusi defended his actions, saying the circular reflected a collective decision made in consultation with legal and compliance officers.

“The statement was issued in good faith and in accordance with the Board’s obligations to the ICC. I did not act alone,” he said.

Bukusi denied all allegations of misconduct and emphasised the importance of ICC processes, saying: “Sanctioning of tournaments must follow due diligence, financial vetting and ICC approval. This is not about blocking investment; it’s about protecting Kenyan cricket.”

He added: “I respect the counties as the backbone of our game and I’m open to constructive engagement. But we cannot run cricket through press releases and ultimatums. My focus remains on strengthening governance, ensuring ICC compliance, and protecting sponsors, players, and fans from uncertainty.”