WADA seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya
WADA President Witold Banka has urged Kenya to adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward doping ahead of the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Despite hosting rights, the country faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its anti-doping measures.
Why it matters
Ensuring clean competition in Kenya is critical for the credibility of international athletics, especially as the country prepares to host its first major global championship in Africa.
WADA seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya left Kenya has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. AP AP Photo/undefined https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rn7e5m/article71554129.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/World_Athletics_Championships_83555.jpg The Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, which has a seating capacity reduced to around 48,000 following major renovations, in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo) Despite a long-running doping crisis, Kenya was awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships last month, the first time the event will be held in Africa. Nairobi Kenya, the future host of the World Athletics Championships, must strive for zero tolerance for doping in sport, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president said on Tuesday. Despite its long-running doping crisis, Kenya was awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships last month. It will be the first time the event is held in Africa. “Kenya proudly calls itself the Home of Champions.
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