The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak) has refuted allegations of mishandling the disciplinary case of former world Under-20 5000m champion Edward Zakayo, who claimed he was not given a fair hearing and was harassed. Zakayo, currently serving a two-year ban for whereabouts violations, alleged a conspiracy to sanction him despite losing his mobile phone and announced his retirement from athletics due to frustration.

• Adak stated it fully complied with national rules and the World Anti-Doping Code in handling Zakayo's case.
• Acting CEO Peninah Wahome confirmed that the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) found Zakayo to have missed two tests and had one filing failure between February 3, 2024, and April 3, 2024.
• Adak denied all claims of harassment, intimidation, or unauthorized visits, emphasizing that all interactions with athletes are official and documented in accordance with anti-doping regulations.