Kirsten happy with Kenya's preparations

Kenya's 16-man squad have finished a five-day camp ahead of their forthcoming ODI series at home to Zimbabwe, with coach Andy Kirsten declaring himself content with the results.

"On the whole I was very happy that the camp was a success and that everyone involved gained valuable information and participated well," he said. "The initial purpose of an intensive training camp in preparation for Zimbabwe was certainly achieved."

The more important fixtures for Kenya come in April when they participate in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers, with four places in the 2011 World Cup up for grabs as well as one-day status for the next four years. After the Zimbabwe matches the team will head to South Africa to begin preparing in earnest.

Kenya are boosted by the return of youngster Seren Waters for the Zimbabwe series. Waters, who made such a marked impression in both the Intercontinental Cup and the subsequent ODI series against South Africa, was travelling around Africa with his girlfriend but arrived back in Nairobi in time to take part in the last couple of days of practice.