WADA President Witold Bańka Begins Three-Day Visit to Kenya

What changed

World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Bańka began a three-day official visit to Kenya on October 4, 2026, arriving in Nairobi and meeting Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya officials. During his first visit to the country, Bańka is expected to consult the Ministry of Sports, ADAK, athletes, sports federations and security agencies, then address the media on Tuesday.

Why it matters

Athletics is the central issue. Kenya remains in Category A among countries closely monitored for doping concerns, so the visit puts the country’s anti-doping work under direct international scrutiny.

The consultations could clarify how Kenyan institutions, athletes and federations are handling that pressure. But no new WADA decision or corrective measure has been announced, and the outcomes of the meetings, including a possible meeting with Kenya’s head of state, remain unconfirmed.