Warwickshire have completed their signing of Kenya World Cup star Collins Obuya.

The 21-year-old is likely to play his first game against Cardiff UCCE on 14 May, and will be available throughout the season.

OBUYA FACTFILE Born: 27/7/81, Nairobi Bowls: Right-arm leg-break Bats: Right-handed ODIs: 28 25 wkts at 45.00 First-class matches: 10 27 wkts at 32.44

The Nairobi-born player burst onto the international scene during Kenya's successful World Cup campaign when they reached the semi-finals.

He took 13 wickets at an average of 28.76 in his nine games during the tournament, including 5-24 against Sri Lanka at Nairobi.

Warwickshire captain Michael Powell said: "The players are very excited about Collins' introduction to the squad.

"He was impressive in the World Cup and is proving to be an exciting prospect.

"His bowling should add an extra dimension to our attack and we have also been struck by his athleticism in the field."

Obuya said: "This is a thrilling time for me to be playing for such a famous club.

"I am looking forward to it and hope that I can produce the form and success that I managed during the World Cup in Africa."

The Bears had been thwarted in their attempts to sign a top-class foreign spin-bowler to complement New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond.

Indian veteran Anil Kumble and Australia's Brad Hogg both ruled themselves out of the running.

Obuya currently earns $700 (about �440) per month from his contract with the Kenya Cricket Association.

Before the tournament he supplemented his income selling tomatoes, although he told BBC Sport he wanted to become a doctor.

Kenya took part in the Sharjah Cup following their success in South Africa but have no top-level matches scheduled during the English season.