In December 2023 the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder George Juma Kajula after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Canrenone.
Following notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Kenya Sports Disputes Tribunal.
The Athlete denied that he violation was intentional. He acknowledged that he had used a tablet, provided by another athlete, in order to reduce body mass, relying entirely on the infornation provided by the other athlete .
In view of the evidence the Panel finds that the presence of the prohibited substance has been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.
The Panel deems that the Athlete failed to demonstrate that the violation was not intentional as he had failed in his duty of care towards the substance of the tablet provided by a third person. The Panel finds therefore that there are no grounds for a reduced sanction.
Subsequently the Panel decides on 20 June 2024 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 26 December 2023.
