WADA Stories

Middle-distance runner Esther Gitahi banned for four years over doping violation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

Esther Gitahi’s positive test emerged from a urine sample she provided during the B.A.A. 5K in Boston, USA, on April 13, 2024.

Kenya’s Diana Chepkorir handed four-year ban for doping
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 15, 2025

Chepkorir last competed at the Boulder 10km in the United States on May 26, 2025, having started her career as a steeplechaser in 2016.

Kenya given 21 days to appeal as WADA alleges non-compliance with anti-doping code
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 12, 2025

The Montreal-based watchdog announced on September 11 that its Executive Committee had acted on the recommendation of the Compliance Review Committee,...

World record holder Ruth Chepng’etich faces ban after failed doping test
Rama Mohammed  |  Jul 17, 2025

Kenyan marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepng’etich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for Hydr...

Sh20 million blow: Kenya’s anti-doping war crippled after drastic budget cut
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Athletics Integrity United has revealed that over 100 Kenyan athletes are currently serving doping bans, a worrying trend for a country celebrated for...

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