Kenya
Kenyan President confident over Wada deadline
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the country will meet a deadline set by the World Anti-Doping agency (Wada) to improve its anti-doping measures and avoid further sanctions ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Wada grants Kenya further period of grace, Ethiopia to carry out new testing
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has given Kenya a one-month extension to comply with its anti-doping rules, while Ethiopia has been ordered to carry out doping tests on up to 200 athletes by November, or face further action.
Wada issues Kenya with deadline for anti-doping compliance
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has handed Kenya a deadline of April 5 to comply with global anti-doping rules, while the International Association of Athletics Federations’ (IAAF) Ethics Board has suspended Athletics Kenya (AK) chief executive Isaac Mwangi amid allegations he asked athletes for bribes to reduce their doping bans.
Athletics Kenya chief steps aside amid corruption investigation
Athletics Kenya (AK) chief executive Isaac Mwangi has asked to step aside for 21 days pending an investigation into allegations that he sought bribes to reduce the doping bans of two Kenyan athletes who failed drugs tests at the 2015 World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
Kenya faces race to avoid Wada non-compliance
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has said Kenya is being investigated for breaching the World Anti-Doping Code and could be declared non-compliant in a matter of weeks.
Athletics Kenya hits back at allegations, Wada calls for independent anti-doping body
Athletics Kenya (AK) has today (Thursday) dismissed the latest corruption allegations levelled against it as “malicious”, as the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) called the reports “extremely troubling” and indicative of the need to establish an independent anti-doping body in the African country.
Whistleblowers emerge with Athletics Kenya allegations
Two Kenyan athletes serving four-year bans for doping at the 2015 World Championships have alleged that Athletics Kenya (AK) chief executive Isaac Mwangi asked them each for a $24,000 (€21,486) bribe to reduce their suspensions.
IAAF suspends top Athletics Kenya officials
The Ethics Commission of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has today (Monday) issued provisional suspensions to three senior officials from Athletics Kenya (AK) amid allegations concerning anti-doping practices and corruption at the national governing body.
Wada appoints new director general as IAAF confirms Kenya probe
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has appointed Olivier Niggli as its new director general, while the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has confirmed it is investigating alleged doping cover-ups in Kenya.
Kenyan athletics hit by corruption allegations, as new anti-doping body formed
The reputation of Kenyan athletics yesterday (Sunday) took a further hit after fresh allegations of corruption were levelled at the country’s athletes and officials.
Athletics Kenya launches investigation as duo fail doping tests
Athletics Kenya has opened an investigation after the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) today (Wednesday) issued provisional bans to Koki Manunga and Joyce Zakary for failing doping tests at the ongoing World Championships in Beijing.
IAAF awards major event hosting rights
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has granted hosting rights for major events to Ostrava, Kampala and Nairobi after awarding the 2019 World Championships to Doha in Qatar yesterday (Tuesday).
Frontiers to support development of Athletics Kenya brand
The Athletics Kenya national governing body has appointed South African agency Frontiers Sport & Entertainment to provide it with exclusive sports marketing and commercial agency services.
Kenya to host 2018 African Nations Championship
Kenya has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2018 African Nations Championship, the tournament for home-based footballers.
Wananchi Group defends role in Kenyan rights dispute
Wananchi Group has defended its broadcast deal with Kenyan Premier League club AFC Leopards, stating it does not interfere with the league’s agreement with SuperSport.