Kindiki: We will fight doping at all costs.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Saturday weighed in on the doping issue saying it is now a major threat to athletics in the country and must be fought at all costs.

Kindiki said Kenya is a great name in world athletics but regretted that there were criminals working to destroy athletics and the careers of many young athletes through doping.

'We know there are criminals selling drugs to our athletes and even children and as the government, we will fight them at all costs," Kindiki said.

He spoke during the Great Chepsaita Cross Country race in Uasin Gishu.

The DP said those selling drugs to children were enemies of the country and should not be entertained.

'We will fight doping and we will succeed," Kindiki said.

Kindiki made the remarks after Athletics Kenya President Jack Tuwei warned that athletes from other countries would shun running with Kenyans because of doping.

CS for sports Kipchumba Murkomen also encouraged athletes to run clean and shun dopping.

Kindiki thanked the patron of the race Farouk Kibet for successfully hosting the event.

'I have seen so many talents here and there were so many young people running for education as the theme of these races goes."

He said success in life required education in all sectors including medicine, sports, and even business.

'Education makes us equal and we thank the sponsors for making this event a success," the DP said.

Kindiki thanked veteran athletes led by Kipchoge Keino for being patriotic and marketing the country internationally.

The race has been classified in the annual calendar for both AK and World Athletics.