This article highlights the importance of Kenyan athletes being role models and inspiring society.
Athletics is one of the biggest sports in Kenya, and many of our joyful moments as a country have been when our athletes have done us proud by winning medals on the international stage.
However, doping continues to be a major issue in Kenyan athletics, with many elite athletes being suspended or banned for anti-doping rule violations.
Despite efforts by Athletics Kenya and the Athletics Integrity Unit to educate athletes on anti-doping rules, the problem persists.
As athletes, we have a duty to set a good example and inspire society towards a greater good. We should not be sending a message that it is okay to cheat your way to success.
Let's not keep silent when evil things happen around us. We should use our freedom of speech to raise awareness on various issues in the country.
It's heartening to see athletes like Eliud Kipchoge using their platforms to fight against climate change and others speaking out against gender-based violence and sexual exploitation.
