Athletics Kenya has joined forces with the country's Anti-Doping Agency, to hold a three-day seminar in Nairobi to train athletes on the dangers of doping. CGTN's Oliver Jarvis tells us why the African nation's sporting chiefs had to act when it comes to the intake of banned substances.

The three-day event, held in the capital Nairobi, was aimed at giving a helping hand to athletes in the fight against doping in Kenya. A joint initiative between Athletics Kenya and the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya, took athletes through values as well as education in anti-doping violations. A helping hand as well from the Athletics Integrity Unit.

ADITHIR KUMAR ATHLETICS INTEGRITY UNIT EDUCATIONAL HEAD "This is just a starting point. When AK told us they're organizing this three-day educational session and not going to organize an awards gala, we were very impressed because there are not many national federations who have done this. And the topics they're covering over the three days of education are very good. Covering every aspect of athletic life, when they're an athlete, when they retire, things to keep an eye on while negotiating contracts, keeping values intact, how to focus on the sport and bringing a good name to their country. Kenya has a great tradition of athletics in the country."

The East African athletics powerhouse has been a hotspot in the battle against doping in sport with a number of worrying cases tainting the legacy of Kenyan athletics. The move comes at a time when the Athletics Integrity Unit's new rules categorize nations annually according to their risk factor, with Kenya currently ranked Category A, the highest risk level.

ADITHIR KUMAR STRESSING IMPORTANCE OF ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION "We are aware that there is a problem of doping in this country, and the steps that AK has taken in this last one year is a great statement on behalf of the federation, and the AIU is going to support AK in partnership with the Doctor's Network in Kenya and ADAK. We are sure we'll work together to clean up the sport in this country."

Several steps have already been taken with the setting up of a WADA-approved anti-doping lab in Kenya. The recent visit of WADA Intelligence & Investigations Director Gunter Younger, who said the vice in the country was not systemic, are positive signs. The onus now is on the athletes.

ADITHIR KUMAR ATHLETICS INTEGRITY UNIT EDUCATIONAL HEAD "How can they support us in the initiative of clean sport? Reporting any wrong practices they see around, because without their support, this initiative will not work. So we want their support. We want all their information, and will provide all education needed, and we're here to work together with them."

Athletes at the seminar were also handed a warning from long distance runner Matthew Kisorio, who served up a cautionary tale of how doping can ruin careers. Kisorio's career hit a speed bump after he received a two-year ban for doping in 2012. OJ, CGTN.