Kenya: What World Athletics’ New Gender Test Means for Kenyan Runners

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…