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September 10, 2025
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Cricket Kenya council validates new T20 League

Cricket Kenya council validates new T20 League

The 2003 ICC World Cup legends will be the ambassadors of the Sh255 million five-year deal league, penned by Cricket Kenya and the Dubai/India-based AOS Sport Tournament...

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The Cricket Kenya Supreme Council has validated a new T20 League, set to begin on November 7, 2025, in Nairobi, despite internal disputes with CEO Ronald Bukusi who previously called the tournament "non-existent." This decision deepens a rift within the federation as a section of the council, representing 17 of 24 counties, has accused Bukusi of gross misconduct and is recommending his removal.

  • The Sh255 million, five-year league deal was signed with Dubai/India-based sports promotional outfit AOS Sport.
  • Michael Riwa, CK Taita Taveta County Representative, led the call for CEO Ronald Bukusi's removal for disowning the league.
  • Kenyan cricket legends from the ICC 2003 World Cup team, including Maurice Odumbe and the Obuya brothers (Collins, David, Kennedy), have endorsed the tournament and will serve in ambassadorial roles.
  • The league will feature six franchises: Nairobi Challengers, Simba Royals, Mombasa Wildebeests, Kisumu Tuskers, Rhino Hitters, and Masai Mara Warriors.

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