Athletics Integrity Unit Stories

Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes banned for doping violations
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 01, 2025

Misoi provided a urine sample during an out-of-competition test on November 22, 2024, in Kaptagat, where Furosemide was initially detected.

Ethiopian parliament amends law to grant one-year extension for Tigray interim administration
Addis Standard  |  Apr 01, 2025

The explanatory note attached to the amendment argues that this timeframe “does not align with the current reality,” emphasizing that resolving “extre...

Record 28 million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged DR Congo
Reuters  |  Mar 27, 2025

Those facing acute hunger are classified as Phase 3 or higher in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Of the 28 million in Congo,...

Kenyan half-marathon star Kibiwott Kandie hit with provisional doping ban
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 14, 2025

Former world half-marathon record-holder Kibiwott Kandie has been provisionally suspended for “evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collec...

Corruption cases to be resolved in six months under new plan, says AG Dorcas Oduor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

AG Oduor stressed the urgency of tackling corruption with speed and efficiency, urging institutions to embrace accountability and modern investigative...

Worsening drought leaves millions in Kenya and Somalia at risk of starvation
Amina Wako  |  Feb 25, 2025

Compounding the crisis are floods in riverine areas, conflicts in central and southern Somalia, and displacement.

Kenyan marathoner Careen Cheptoek handed two year ban for doping
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 25, 2025

The AIU has banned Careen Cheptoek (Kenyan) for 2 years from 19 February 2025 for presence/use of a prohibited substance (Methylprednisolone).

Garissa MCAs walk out of consultation meeting on socio-economic inclusion of refugees
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 11, 2025

Earlier, MPs from the host community raised contentious issues bedevilling the successful implementation of the plan.

KRA tax system outage: Insider job suspected after rare revenue decline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Monday acknowledged the significant impact of the outage on the country's revenue collections.

EACC says Sh2.9 billion in corrupt assets recovered after high-impact investigations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

One of the most pressing concerns raised by the EACC is the inadequacy of the legal and institutional framework for implementing Chapter Six of the Co...

Turkana County intensifies bid to end open defecation by 2030 as more public health promoters trained
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 23, 2025

The project targets to certify 75 villages in Turkana South, including Aroro Sub-County, and 134 villages including Lokichoggio in Turkana West.

NCIC announces CEO vacancy to oversee commission
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The successful candidate will replace Harrison Kariuki who is the current acting CEO.

KRA schedules 8-hour shutdown of customs management system for maintenance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The iCMS was designed to modernise Kenya's customs process, bringing greater efficiency to cargo clearance.

Kenyan athlete Faith Chepchirchir provisionally suspended by AIU over alleged doping
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 08, 2025

Kenyan athlete Faith Chepchirchir Kiprotich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for the bann...

Counties' use of manual payrolls creates loopholes for ghost workers – Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

Despite the clear directives, a new report indicates that counties are still in breach of these requirements.

Athletics Integrity Unit unveils guidelines to prevent doping bans
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 09, 2024

The latest guidelines come amid a rise in doping allegations against Kenyan athletes. On December 3, veteran runner Beatrice Jelagat Cherop was banned...

Kenya’s Emmaculate Anyango banned for six years over doping
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 22, 2024

Kenyan runner Emmaculate Anyango has been handed a six-year ban after testing positive for banned substances, including testosterone and EPO. Her resu...

Governors push for direct donor funding to counties for development
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The governors reiterated their commitment to fostering collaboration and advocating for better service delivery at the grassroots.

MPs say government's proposal to create peace commission misplaced
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

Teso North MP Oku Kaunya said setting up a new commission will have serious financial implications.

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