The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), created by World Athletics in 2017, conducts independent investigations into anti-doping violations and breaches of competition rules. Kenya has been the focus of extensive AIU investigations due to the scale of doping violations and governance failures in Kenyan athletics.
The AIU's investigations of Kenyan athletes revealed systemic doping at certain training camps and among specific coaching relationships. The AIU has sanctioned numerous Kenyan athletes and coaches for violations. While AIU investigations have improved enforcement, underlying governance failures at Athletics Kenya persist.
The AIU's role in Kenya represents international oversight attempting to enforce anti-doping standards against a nation struggling with systemic enforcement failures.
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- Athletics Integrity Unit Official Website - https://www.aiu.org.uk/
- AIU Investigation Reports - Kenya Cases
- World Athletics Governance Standards