Tom Tikolo has been awarded The Head of State’s Communication (HSC) – Civilian Division in the President’s Jamhuri day honours list. The following is the extract about him from the Award of Orders, Decorations and Medals:

Tom Jones Tikolo

 Mr. Tikolo was born in 1961. He is the first Kenyan of African descent to be selected to the Kenya National Cricket Team in September, 1980 and subsequently became its Captain in June 1986. He was also elected to the Cricket Association in Kenya and also worked for the International Cricket Association. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Cricket Kenya and Tournament Director of the Africa Cricket Association. He is awarded the Head of State’s Commendation (HSC- Civilian Division) for his commendable achievements in promoting cricket in the country.

Congratulations to Tom on the recognition for his hard work in promoting the game in the country. It is refreshing also to see cricket being recognised by the powers that be. This can only be a good thing for the game in Kenya.