World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Bańka arrived in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, 2026, for a three-day official visit. He was received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, accompanied by senior officials from the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK). Bańka's visit aims to strengthen Kenya's anti-doping campaign and promote clean sport.
Bańka, 42, is expected to meet President William Ruto and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, as well as other key stakeholders in Kenya's sporting sector. During his visit, he will discuss ways to enhance Kenya's anti-doping policy and ensure athletes compete on a level playing field. Bańka expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and looked forward to fruitful discussions.
The Polish former athlete acknowledged the importance of Kenya's growing influence in international sport and its responsibility to uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness. He emphasized that his visit is an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and reinforce Kenya's anti-doping framework.
PS Mwangi welcomed Bańka, stating that his visit comes at a critical time as Kenya's sporting profile continues to grow despite doping challenges. Mwangi emphasized that Kenya regards clean sport as a national commitment to protecting athletes, preserving the honor of competition, and ensuring victories reflect discipline, fairness, and merit.
Bańka's visit comes as Kenya intensifies efforts to strengthen anti-doping measures and protect the integrity of sport, particularly athletics, where the country has established itself as a global powerhouse. ADAK is responsible for coordinating anti-doping activities in Kenya, including athlete education, testing, and efforts to prevent the use of prohibited substances.
WADA is the international body responsible for promoting and coordinating the global fight against doping in sport. It works with national anti-doping organizations and sporting authorities worldwide to ensure compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code. Bańka is the fourth president of WADA and has expressed his enthusiasm for engaging with Kenyan athletes and stakeholders.
Bańka's visit is expected to yield significant outcomes, including strengthened partnerships between WADA and ADAK, and enhanced anti-doping measures in Kenya. The visit is a strong affirmation of Kenya's growing influence in international sport and its leadership in advancing the global clean-sport agenda.
Key points
- WADA President Witold Bańka arrives in Nairobi to strengthen Kenya's anti-doping campaign and promote clean sport.
- Bańka's visit aims to enhance Kenya's anti-doping policy and ensure athletes compete on a level playing field.
- Kenya intensifies efforts to strengthen anti-doping measures and protect the integrity of sport, particularly athletics.
