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WADA Demands Zero Tolerance on Doping as Kenya Prepares for 2029 World Championships

Posted : 07 October 2026

Kenya has been urged to take a much tougher stance against doping as the country prepares to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Witold Banka delivered the warning after completing a three-day visit to the country, which will become the first African host of the global athletics event.

Banka said Kenya's reputation as the "Home of Champions" must be matched by a strong commitment to clean sport. He called for zero tolerance toward doping and stronger measures to prevent the use and distribution of performance-enhancing substances.

The WADA president stressed that the responsibility cannot rest solely with the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK). He said closer cooperation with police, prosecutors, customs and other authorities is essential to target those involved in producing, supplying and trafficking banned substances to athletes.

Kenya's anti-doping record has attracted significant international attention in recent years. More than 140 Kenyan athletes, most of them distance runners, have been suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit since 2017, adding pressure on authorities to strengthen their response ahead of the 2029 championships.

Banka said the country's selection as World Championships host brings both prestige and greater responsibility. He welcomed commitments from the Kenyan government but emphasised that concrete action, rather than promises, will determine whether the country can establish a credible clean-sport system.

Kenyan President William Ruto has also pledged to strengthen the country's anti-doping framework, with legislation being aligned with the WADA Code and new measures expected to take effect in January 2027. The government has indicated that law-enforcement agencies will play a greater role in tackling the networks behind banned substances.

With three years remaining before the championships, WADA believes Kenya has an opportunity to become a model for clean athletics across Africa. Banka said stronger cooperation between anti-doping officials and national authorities will be crucial to protecting both Kenyan athletes and the country's sporting reputation.

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