Kenya dodges athletics ban, fears remain

Kenya is one of eight 'Category A' nations deemed by the Athletics Integrity Unit to have the highest doping risk that threaten the overall integrity of the sport. [iStockphoto]

It was the moment the global athletics world had been waiting for with apprehension: would Kenya be sent into exile following a spate of doping cases?

The official response elicited sighs of relief. World Athletics said there was no need for a lengthy blanket ban, but it would 'closely monitor' the situation.