Kenyan parliamentarians are demanding stronger anti-doping measures due to a surge in doping violations among the nation's athletes, particularly in long-distance running.

• The National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture met with the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) to address growing concerns.
• ADAK's Ag. Chief Executive Officer Peninah Wahome confirmed intensified testing and the expansion of the Athlete Biological Passport program.
• A significant operational cost arises from sending athlete samples abroad for analysis, as Kenya currently lacks a national anti-doping laboratory.

Local competitions like the Bingwa Fest are proving vital for Kenyan athletes' preparation for major national and international events, according to Athletics Kenya Athletes Representative Milcah Chemos.

• The event specifically benefits upcoming athletes without sponsorship.
• BingwaFest is helping athletes prepare for upcoming trials for the World Athletics Relays 2026 and the Africa Senior Athletics Championships.
• In the women's 10,000m, Maureen Chebor successfully defended her title, while Robert Kiprop won the men's 10,000m title.

Emerging young boxers have impressively secured spots in Kenya's provisional national boxing team, the Hit Squad, by defeating seasoned veterans in recent championships.

• Swashbuckling performances at the Kenya Open Boxing Championships saw several newcomers upset established fighters.
• Notable upsets include bantamweight Chris Musyoki defeating Olympian Hassan Bakari, and lightweight Emmanuel Omollo overcoming Washington Wandera.
• These victories have earned them a place in squads preparing for a packed schedule of seven international assignments in 2024, including World Cups and the Commonwealth Games.