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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>leadership overhaul at Cricket Kenya following the April 19 elections could mark a turning point for the sport, as the country scrambles to avoid punitive action from the International Cricket Council (ICC).<\/p>\n

In an interview, Cricket Kenya CEO Ronald Bukusi underscored the weight of the moment, describing the elections as a decisive requirement set by the ICC amid mounting pressure on the federation.<\/p>\n

The vote comes against the backdrop of months of infighting that has shaken confidence in the sport\u2019s leadership and attracted close scrutiny from both government and global cricket authorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese elections are very significant… over the last seven, eight months, we have been in a very uncomfortable situation,\u201d Bukusi said, pointing to sustained governance disputes that have threatened to derail the sport\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n

The April 19 exercise is being framed as the final milestone in a reform programme developed jointly with the ICC, the Ministry of Sports and the Registrar of Sports, following an inspection visit by the global body in October last year.A chance to reset<\/p>\n

Bukusi cast the elections as an opportunity for a clean break, saying stakeholders now have a chance to elect a new leadership team capable of stabilising the federation and charting a new course.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll positions are contested save for the Vice Chairperson,\u201d he said, adding that contested nominations were subjected to due process, including appeals, before final decisions were made by the Independent Elections Panel.<\/p>\n

That process saw lawyer and former national women\u2019s team captain Pearlyne Omamo assume the vice chair role unopposed.<\/p>\n

The polls will be conducted at the federation\u2019s Ruaraka Sports Club headquarters.<\/p>\n

At its core, Bukusi said, the election is about rebuilding trust.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe really need strong leadership. We need people of integrity… people who can help us grow,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need people of good moral values. It\u2019s important.\u201d<\/p>\n

ICC pressure intensifies<\/p>\n

The stakes are amplified by an impending ICC board meeting later this month, where Kenya\u2019s membership status will come under review.<\/p>\n

Bukusi said the federation has been working \u201cextremely\u201d hard to meet compliance benchmarks set by the ICC, implementing a roadmap agreed upon after last year\u2019s intervention.<\/p>\n

“All the steps they asked us to do, we created a roadmap… and we have kept them informed of everything we are doing. This [the election] is now the last step,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Any failure to conduct credible elections, he warned, could trigger serious consequences.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the elections fail to happen, it would be terrible. We have to have these elections. We have to,\u201d Bukusi said.<\/p>\n

He revealed that the ICC had previously weighed drastic options, including suspending the federation altogether.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe position in October was: do we scrap you guys, do we suspend you… or allow a whole new set of executive board to come in,\u201d he said, underscoring the gravity of the situation.<\/p>\n

Lobbying for confidence<\/p>\n

ukusi recently held discussions with senior ICC officials during the ICC Africa Regional Conference in Namibia, where Kenya sought to demonstrate progress on governance reforms.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe spent time discussing the various challenges we have at Cricket Kenya and the possible solutions,\u201d he said, noting that the aim was to ensure the ICC board approaches its decision \u201cwith full clarity as to what we are doing in Cricket Kenya to make things work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cost of turmoil<\/p>\n

The fallout from the governance crisis has already been significant, with Kenya missing out on hosting key international fixtures.<\/p>\n

Before the disputes escalated in August last year, the federation had begun regaining ground, securing ICC events and rebuilding its international presence.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat ship was stabilising and settling down, and then things just went wrong,\u201d Bukusi said.<\/p>\n

Hope beyond the crisis<\/p>\n

Despite the uncertainty, Bukusi expressed confidence that a credible electoral outcome could unlock Kenya\u2019s cricketing potential and reposition the country as a continental leader.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sky is the limit,\u201d he said, adding that Kenya has the infrastructure, talent and ambition to reclaim its place on the global stage.<\/p>\n

He pointed to emerging talent, including a successful national Under-19 girls\u2019 team that recently impressed at the Division 2 World Cup qualifiers in Uganda, as evidence of untapped promise.<\/p>\n

“That team is the future of Cricket Kenya… there is great potential, especially in women\u2019s cricket which is not tapped,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Recent policy gains, such as the unprecedented formal introduction of cricket into the school curriculum under physical education, could further expand the talent pipeline.<\/p>\n

Governance at the core<\/p>\n

Bukusi maintained that effective governance remains the foundation upon which the sport\u2019s revival depends.<\/p>\n

\u201cGovernance\u2014you don\u2019t see it, but you feel the effect of it,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s where we have felt short.\u201d<\/p>\n

He urged stakeholders to view the elections as more than a leadership contest but rather a defining moment to restore confidence, unlock growth and secure Kenya\u2019s future in international cricket.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want cricket to grow… I want those 13-year-olds, not just three but 50 of them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat will only happen if we have good governance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Kenya<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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