African cricket body to help fund Kenya domestic league

Cassim Sulliman, the CEO of the African Cricket Association, has confirmed the organisation will provide Kenya with financial assistance in the formation of their inaugural national league.

Cricket Kenya has been planning a domestic competition for several months. The lack of a local league was blamed by many as one of the reasons for Kenya's poor performance in last month's ICC World Twenty20.

"Kenya has shown the potential of joining the top cricket nations," Sulliman said. "It has the expertise and experience to move to the next level.

"We want to move quickly at a fast pace to improve the game, improve the results and improve the administration. The whole idea is to strengthen cricket from junior to senior level."

Kenyan cricket officials have tried to start an organised national league in the past but their endeavours were scuppered by personal differences. But, as Cricinfo revealed last month, CK are determined they can put in place a viable tournament to help develop future players.