Another Ugandan athlete, Kibet suspended over doping allegation

What the report says

Ugandan long-distance runner Harbert Kibet has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit over allegations tied to the presence and use of prohibited substances. The Observer reported that laboratory testing of his sample detected triamcinolone acetonide and exogenous steroids after isotope ratio mass spectrometry analysis. The case is being handled under World Athletics anti-doping rules covering prohibited substances in an athlete’s sample and the use or attempted use of banned substances or methods.

The AIU has issued Kibet with a notice of allegation, which means the matter is still in the results-management stage and no final anti-doping violation has been established. Kibet, 21, represented Uganda at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The report also said he won the 10-kilometre Facsa Castellón road race in Spain in February 2026.

His suspension comes amid wider concern about doping in Ugandan distance running, with four other Ugandan athletes already serving bans, according to the article. Former Olympic marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich called for stronger anti-doping education in training camps, while national coach Grace Chesang said repeated cases could affect younger athletes and urged more counseling and rule awareness. The AIU noted that a provisional suspension is not a final sanction and that Kibet can respond as the case continues.