Cricket Kenya (CK) has plunged deeper into crisis after treasurer and Nairobi County representative Kennedy Obuya was formally suspended amid an escalating boardroom power struggle.

The move follows months of internal friction that erupted into the open with August’s launch of a disputed T20 League sponsored by India and Dubai Based Arena of Sports (AOS).

Obuya, a former national team captain, attended the launch—an event CK chief executive officer Ronald Bukusi condemned as “unsanctioned,” accusing AOS of reneging on a prior contract with the federation.

Bukusi’s rejection of the tournament split the board. A self-styled “Supreme Council” of officials quickly rallied behind Obuya and CK chair Manoj Patel, “ordering” Bukusi’s suspension for alleged insubordination.

 But majority of the board members backed the CEO, insisting the T20 League lacked proper governance and could not proceed under CK’s name.

In this volatile environment, Obuya’s position became increasingly tenuous. According to the No Confidence memo circulated to affiliates, Obuya is accused of breaching fiduciary duties, undermining board cohesion, and aligning with external interests to force through the contested league.

The federation’s leadership saga predates the T20 dispute. Patel himself was suspended at a stormy June meeting after repeated clashes with fellow directors over governance.

His contested status has deepened the turmoil, leaving CK effectively split between factions loyal to Bukusi and those supporting Patel and Obuya.

In announcing the treasurer’s suspension, board members cited “serious governance lapses and conflict of interest,” stressing that CK’s financial stewardship must remain “beyond reproach.”

They added that Obuya’s attendance at the AOS launch—despite the board’s clear objections—compromised his ability to safeguard the federation’s integrity.

Obuya has yet to issue a detailed response, but from an earlier interview he views the wrangles as a politically motivated attempt to silence dissent and protect entrenched interests.

Observers warn the infighting threatens to derail player development and scare off potential sponsors at a time when Kenyan cricket is struggling to regain its footing internationally.

Without swift mediation, domestic competitions and youth programs could stall, setting back efforts to revive the sport’s former glory.