Kenya on Sunday, 4 October welcomed the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Witold Bańka, as he kicked off a high-level two-day visit focused on strengthening the country's anti-doping programme, and advancing the commitment to clean, fair and credible sport.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPresident Bańka was received by Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, ADAK Board Chairman Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu, Ag. CEO Peninah Wahome, WADA Africa Director Rodney Swigelaar, rugby legend and clean sport champion Humphrey Kayange, and Christine Mugera of the Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO), among other officials and stakeholders.Over the next two days, the WADA President is expected to engage senior government officials and key sporting stakeholders, all in a bid to reinforce the country’s anti-doping framework, and cement its position as a credible and dependable global partner in advancing clean sport.Former world silver medalist eyeing Istanbul marathon title“Thank you so much for the warm welcome to Nairobi, the home of champions and a beautiful country,” Banka, who is the fourth president of WADA, told reporters.“It is my first time in Kenya as WADA president. Hopefully, we will have fruitful discussions over the next two days, particularly on how to strengthen Kenya’s anti-doping policy, and ensure athletes compete on a level playing field with strong support from the government and ADAK.”Kenyan athletes reign supreme in Kuala Lumpur MarathonBanka’s trip comes at a time when Kenya is stepping up its anti-doping measures, all to remain in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, and related International Standards.“For Kenya, clean sport is not merely a regulatory obligation,” PS Mwangi said. “It is a national commitment to protecting our athletes, preserving the honour of competition and ensuring that every victory achieved under our flag reflects discipline, fairness and merit.”##NAJAVA_MECA_10003031##As per sources, Banka’s trip could see him also visit the country’s President William Ruto, with Mwangi referring the moment to be a strong affirmation of Kenya’s growing influence in international sport.In 2029, Kenya will make additional sporting history when it hosts the World Athletics Championships, a first to be held in Africa.