Kenya is at risk of being sanctioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) due to significant budget cuts by the national government in the 2024/2025 financial year.
The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has expressed concern over the treasury’s decision to reduce its budget from Ksh 288 million in the previous financial year to just Ksh 20 million this year, severely impacting its ability to conduct the required doping tests.
Outgoing ADAK board chairman, Ambassador Daniel Makdwallo, has urged the government to swiftly restore the agency’s budget to avoid non-compliance. He warned that if the budget is not reinstated, Kenya risks being listed as non-compliant by WADA, which would result in a ban on the country’s athletes from international competitions.
ADAK CEO, Sarah Shibutse, echoed these concerns, highlighting that Kenya could lose the rights to host major international events such as the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
The agency is continuing to engage with the government in hopes of securing the necessary funds to maintain compliance with global anti-doping regulations. Without urgent intervention, Kenya’s athletic reputation and future in global sporting events could be jeopardized.
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