Kenya has officially been removed from the compliance watchlist of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has confirmed.
ADAK Board Chairman Major (Rtd) Aphaxard Muthuri announced that WADA has formally closed Kenya’s compliance procedure, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to restore credibility in global athletics and strengthen its anti-doping framework.
“Kenya is finally off the hook. Together, we have made it happen for our country. The media should uphold ethical and accurate reporting standards when covering doping-related cases,” said Muthuri.
He urged journalists to report doping cases with technical accuracy and legal sensitivity, clearly distinguishing between allegations, provisional suspensions, and final decisions. He also emphasized the need to protect athletes’ rights while safeguarding the integrity of sport.
Muthuri further called for public education on supplement risks, contamination, and the importance of Therapeutic Use Exemptions.
Speaking exclusively to Radio Generation on Friday in Mombasa during the ADAK/SJAK Anti-Doping Workshop, ADAK Chief Executive Officer Peninah Wahome highlighted the progress the agency has made over the past decade, including enhanced cooperation with key institutions to protect athletes and strengthen compliance measures.
“We are working closely with security agencies in Kenya to enforce directives, and we look forward to engaging the judiciary to ratify the agency’s decisions. We are dedicated to fostering a clean culture among our athletes,” Wahome affirmed.
These developments are good news for Kenya as the country seeks to reclaim its lost international glory. They come at a time when ADAK is intensifying enforcement locally against sportsmen and women, with footballers from the Kenya Premier League among the latest to be brought under closer scrutiny.
