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First WADA-approved drug-testing lab in Kenya

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Urine samples from Chinese athletes are recorded upon arriving at China Anti-Doping Agency in Beijing which World Anti-Doping Agency suspended in April 2016. [File]

Athletics Kenya and the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak) have welcomed the approval of a drug-testing laboratory in the country.

Kenya is reeling from negative publicity as some of her top athletes have tested positive on prohibited substances top among them beleaguered multiple world champions Asbel Kiprop.

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