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The government has restored ADAK's budget, injecting millions to revive its anti-doping efforts and secure compliance.
The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has received a major financial boost following the reinstatement of its national budget allocation for the 2024–2025 financial year.
Last year, the National Treasury decided to reduce ADAK's 2024/25 budget from Ksh 288 million to a mere Ksh 20 million, leaving the anti-doping body in limbo.
With less funding, ADAK could not be able to run its activities as required and faced a risk of being declared non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which could have led to significant sanctions, including banning the athletes from international competitions.
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However, luckily, the situation did not extend to such and following the decision by the government, ADAK can now resume its daily activities. The budget has since been enhanced to Ksh 185 million from the Ksh 20 million that had been declared last year.
“This reinstatement is not just a financial boost, it’s a clear signal that Kenya remains resolute in safeguarding clean sport,” read a statement from ADAK following the good news.
“We express our sincere gratitude to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, for his decisive leadership and unwavering support for clean sport.
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“We also thank the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports for championing ADAK's cause and ensuring that the fight against doping in sport remains a national priority.”
ADAK is currently working around the clock to address the Corrective Actions and other mandatory requirements in a bid to maintain full compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.
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ADAK further reported that the budget cut did not affect how they tested athletes since it was a core mandate.
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ADAK has since established a partnership with the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and Athletics Kenya (AK) to deliver impressive results across its core pillars, Testing, Education and Research, Intelligence and Investigations and Results Management.
“The Agency recognises the importance of creating awareness in the fight against doping in sport. To this end, Anti-Doping Education remains the first point of contact for athletes, athletes' support personnel and other persons,” the statement further reads.
“Consequently, the Education and Research Department continues to spearhead awareness campaigns, school outreach programs, and workshops in collaboration with teachers, coaches, and community leaders.”
ADAK further explained that they have collaborated with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development to integrate anti-doping education into the school curricula.
ADAK added that they are working to establish a nationwide network of Anti-Doping ambassadors, deepen engagement with youth and training camps, and cultivate a culture of integrity in sport.
During the 2023/2024 financial year, ADAK revealed that the agency managed to conduct 4,161 doping tests, exceeding the target of 3,500, and is looking to surpass those figures in 2024/25.
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