How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya’s President William Ruto says the World Athletics Championship will be “coming home”, with Nairobi set to make history after being selected as the first African city to host the event in 2029. Ruto hailed the winning bid as a “victory for generations of athletes” who have made the nation “synonymous with excellence” on the […]
Kenya has secured the rights to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking a historic first for an African city. President William Ruto hailed the decision as a "victory for generations of athletes" and described the bid as "compelling and emotional". The decision was made in Budapest, with Nairobi beating London and Rome to the hosting rights, while Munich was selected for the 2031 event.
Lord Coe, the World Athletics president, cited the nation's deep-rooted love for athletics and the record-breaking achievements of Kenyan athletes, including Eliud Kipchoge, David Rudisha, and Faith Kipyegon. Nairobi's upgraded facilities, including the Kasarani Stadium, which will undergo a structural upgrade before the championships, also contributed to the winning bid. President Ruto provided financial and security guarantees to secure the championships.
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