The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has welcomed Friday’s sentencing of Indian national Aman Malik to 1 year imprisonment or payment of a Ksh 1 million fine after he was found guilty of handling prohibited substances.
In a ruling delivered by the JKIA Law Courts in the case of Republic v. Aman Malik (Case No. E143 of 2025), Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku sentenced Mr Aman Malik to a custodial term for offences related to the possession and handling of prohibited substances.
The court convicted Mr Malik on four counts.
On Count 1, he was sentenced to pay a fine of KES 1 million (one million), and in default, he will serve 12 months’ imprisonment.
On Counts 2, 3, and 4, he was sentenced to three (3) years’ imprisonment on each count.
The court directed that all the sentences will run concurrently, meaning Mr Malik will serve a total of three (3) years in prison, in addition to the fine or default custodial term. The court further granted him 14 days right of appeal.
The court further directed that substances classified under the Anti-Doping Act be surrendered to ADAK by the investigating officer for further action.
All other substances not classified as prohibited under the Anti-Doping Act are to be forfeited to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board for disposal, in accordance with section 46(3) of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board Act.
A signed inventory of the items is to be submitted to the court for record purposes.
Upon completion of his prison term, Mr Malik will be repatriated to his country of origin through the Immigration Department.
ADAK acting CEO Peninah Wahome said, “This sentencing reflects the seriousness with which Kenya treats offences related to doping, trafficking, and the handling of prohibited substances and also portrays ADAK’s unrelenting commitment to safeguarding the integrity of sport in Kenya and globally. Kenya has, in recent weeks, celebrated historic achievements at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
ADAK has assured all stakeholders—including athletes, sports federations, partners, and the public—of their commitment to continue to work closely with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), law enforcement agencies, and the Judiciary to ensure full compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.
