World Athletics and the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) are currently investigating age cheating in Kenya.
Kenya and other African countries have been long suspected cheats in the junior categories of international racing.
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Speaking during the under-20 team selection at the University of Embu grounds, Athletics Kenya Embu branch Chairman Stephen Njeru, warned against age cheating adding that it affects the game and those engaging should also be punished.^JM pic.twitter.com/nTqe55lyVz
Athletics Kenya sent a communique to members, “AK notes with concern the rising cases of age cheating by athletes. The matter has been brought to our attention by the World Athletics and Athletics Integrity Unit who are currently conducting investigations on the same,” the communication dated August 14 reads.
Last month, AK disclosed that some 26 cases of age cheating were under investigation by relevant authorities.
The 26 cases, the federation said, date back to 2016, but investigations have not been conclusive.
Last month, AK President Jackson Tuwei said the federation was investigating the malpractices.
“We are doing everything possible to ensure we end the vice. Currently we are now updating data at AK to ensure that this does not continue,” Tuwei said.
