It was a big blow in the athletics family in Kenya after former world half marathon record holder Kibiwott Kandie was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).
Today, the athletics watch dog announced that the former Valencia Half Marathon champion was suspended for failing to submit to sample collection.
The Kenya defence Forces man adds on the growing list of doping-related suspensions in the country, now temporarily barred from participating in any athletic competitions.
Kandie’s provisional suspension is not a declaration of guilt, it serves as a precautionary measure to safeguard the sport’s credibility.
As the AIU’s investigation unfolds, the athletics world will be watching closely to see how Kandie’s case develops.