Ruto@1000: Reduced funding for anti-doping body hampers fight against the menace
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Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya CEO Sarah Shibutse, and Chairman Daniel Makdwallo, during a seminar on doping at Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex in Kapsabet on November 11, 2023. Peninah Wahome is now the CEO and Joseph Kagunda the acting chairman.
Many wondered whether the government was fully committed in the fight against doping, especially considering the threat to Kenya's status as an athletics giant globally.
According to Athletics Integrity United, more than 100 Kenyan athletes are currently serving bans for doping offences.
Kenya has been a global giant in track and field, particularly in middle and long-distance running.
Slashing the budget of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak) from Sh288 million to Sh20 million in September 2024 by the William Ruto government was a serious blow in the fight against use of banned performance enhancing substances by Kenyan athletes..
The move raised significant concerns about Kenya’s commitment to addressing the scourge of doping.
