Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak) Chief Executive Officer Japhter Rugut spoke to our writer Ayumba Ayodi on the gains made by the anti-doping agency and challenges it has faced in the battle since its formation four years ago. Q: How did the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya come about? A: With the rise of doping cases in the country especially in athletics, there was pressure from the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) and World Athletics (WA) for Kenya to take urgent action. Q: Why are doping cases still on the rise despite Adak, Wada and AIU efforts to stem the vice? Most of Adak cases in athletics are from minor races in Asia, Far East and South America where they get cash rewards immediately after the races.

Source: Daily Nation May 15, 2020 01:18 UTC