Embattled Cricket Kenya chairperson Manoj Patel has been handed a major blow after the Sports Disputes Tribunal DST ruled that he and Counties representative Kennedy Obuya are barred from the running of affairs in Kenya.
This comes ahead of the severally postponed elections, this time set for October 19.
The decision marks the latest in a series of setbacks against Patel and Obuya, who have been under siege over alleged financial improprieties and governance breaches.
In the orders issued on Friday, Manoj and Obuya were barred from accessing Cricket Kenya offices or interfering with the federation’s assets until the case is heard and determined.
“This Honorable Tribunal hereby issues an order restraining the respondents, whether by themselves, their servants, employees, caretakers, agents, or any other persons acting under their authority or instructions, from in any manner whatsoever interfering with, accessing, or utilizing the assets and/or resources of the 8th claimant, Cricket Kenya,” the orders read in part.
The tribunal further restrained the respondents and their agents from issuing instructions to Cricket Kenya’s bankers or staff and from using the organization’s intellectual property, including its letterheads, seals, and logos.
Obuya and Manoj were also barred from making or publishing any public statements claiming to represent or bind Cricket Kenya or its board, as well as from accessing or entering the organization’s office premises.
“...the respondents are specifically restrained from accessing, entering, or otherwise interfering with the 8th Claimant’s operations and office,” the order states.
The latest decision comes amid the six-member majority of the board and CEO, Ronald Bukusi, seeking to protect the federations assets.