Bukusi calls for order at Cricket Kenya as team jets back from Zimbabwe

The team was warmly received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Cricket Kenya CEO Ronald Bukusi, who has dismissed reports suggesting he had been ousted from office.

Bukusi downplayed assertions made by rival faction, affirming his continued leadership at the helm of the sport's governing body.

"We're not quite where we should be but we are definitely on the way back, emphasizing our legitimacy two of our directors Beryl Oyugi and Tariq ikbal attended this just ended ICC accredited tournament and held meetings with ICC officials, we continue to be in constant contact and communication with them, we are not imposters nor do we Masquerade to be what we are not," he noted.

Bukusi underlined the importance of putting the interest of the players and the sport in general ahead of any individual interests, amid the push and pull occasioned by a section of members, disregarding the guidelines of governance by Cricket Kenya.

Team Kenya secured a respectable third-place finish behind hosts Zimbabwe and Namibia, earning a spot on the podium but falling short of World Cup qualification.

Speaking upon arrival, players and team officials emphasised the need for greater investment in local cricket, citing the importance of participating in more high-level tournaments to gain experience and improve their competitiveness on the international stage.

"We were not clearly sure about our expectations but we knew we were gonna have to be in top four, we are thankful for the support so far but more has to be done for better results like playing more tournaments and taking the game to the grassroots," said Lucas Ndandason, the team's Vice Captain.

Despite missing out on a World Cup berth, the team’s performance has reignited hope for a revival in Kenyan cricket, with calls for strategic planning and stronger grassroots development growing louder.