The Kenyan athletics scene could be set for a major shake-up after World Athletics approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female.
This latest move has been tipped to have significant implications for Kenyan athletes, particularly those competing on the global stage.
According to Sebastian Coe, President of the International Track and Field Federation, the decision marks a crucial step in protecting the integrity of female competition amid recent controversies surrounding the nature of some competitors in major athletic competitions.
While speaking after the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, Coe noted that the decision was made after extensive consultations, with an overwhelming consensus backing the decision to involve swab tests.
