The landscape of Kenyan athletics is currently overshadowed by a pervasive and concerning issue: the continuous rise of doping violations. This insidious menace has led to a distressing trend where many of the country’s celebrated athletes are sidelined due to Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs), causing widespread jitters and casting a shadow over the nation's sporting achievements.

A critical indicator of this ongoing crisis is Kenya’s persistent classification in Category A of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) compliance watch list. This designation signifies a heightened level of concern and scrutiny from international anti-doping authorities, underscoring the severity of the problem and the urgent need for stringent measures to combat illicit substance use among athletes.

The impact of this doping scourge is felt across the entire athletic community, affecting not only the careers of individual competitors, but also the overall reputation of Kenyan sports on the global stage. Even athletes who participate in major international events, such as Edward Zakayo Pingua at the Commonwealth Games, find their performances and the integrity of their sport subject to increased scrutiny within this challenging environment.