The Cricket Kenya Board has terminated its contract with sports promoter Arena of Sports (AOS), citing grave breaches of governance and reputational damage. This decision halts plans for a competition scheduled to start on November 7, 2024, and comes amid internal board disputes.

• The contract termination by Cricket Kenya Board was due to AOS's attempts to improperly influence board members through financial inducements and external pressure.
• The decision was communicated to the International Cricket Council (ICC), and a new sponsor aligned with governance principles will be unveiled.
• The board, comprising six members including CEO Ronald Bukusi, endorsed the termination, while Acting Treasurer Kennedy Obuya defended the tournament.
• Earlier, a no-confidence vote was passed against Chairman Manoj Patel, effectively barring him from governance decisions.
• AOS unilaterally proceeded with a domestic league launch event despite warnings from the Cricket Kenya Board and the ICC regarding unsanctioned events.
• Separately, a statement was released asserting that CEO Ronald Bukusi had been sent on compulsory leave for gross misconduct, with this statement indicating the tournament preparations are still on course.