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2029 World Athletics Championships

Also known as: World Athletics Championships Nairobi 29

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August 2026
10 AugCitizen Digital
Nairobi formally bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships By Wycliffe Orandi August 10, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi has formally submitted its form applicatio …
Nairobi formally bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Sport

Kenya upgrades stadiums for AFCON 2027 and World Athletics 2029

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President William Ruto announced that Kenya is upgrading major sports facilities ahead of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (co-hosted with Uganda and Tanzania) and the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi. The government is investing in the Raila Odinga International Stadium, a 60,000-seat facility at Jamhuri Grounds that is about 94 per cent complete, and modernising Kasarani and other venues including Nyayo National Stadium and Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.

20 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 20 October

Kenya upgrades stadiums for AFCON 2027 and World Athletics 2029
President William Ruto announced that Kenya is upgrading major sports facilities ahead of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (co-hosted with Uganda and Tanzania) and the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi. The government is investing in the Raila Odinga International Stadium, a 60,000-seat facility at Jamhuri Grounds that is about 94 per cent complete, and modernising Kasarani and other venues including Nyayo National Stadium and Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 17 October

Kenya reviews Sports Act to reform sector, address doping
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said proposed amendments to the Sports Act would align Kenya's sports laws with global practices while addressing challenges including doping, poor governance, inadequate funding, and commercialisation. The review, guided by a 2024 task force report, aims to bring tougher anti-doping rules, better federation governance, and greater investment in the sector.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 15 October

Coe, Ruto commit to successful 2029 World Athletics Championships
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe met with Kenyan President William Ruto in Eldoret to discuss preparations for the 2029 World Athletics Championships Nairobi, the first edition of the event to be held on African soil. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment and discussed key requirements including funding, anti-doping, and stadium preparations.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

President Ruto assures World Athletics of Kenya's 2029 readiness
President William Ruto hosted World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe at Eldoret State Lodge to discuss preparations for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, assuring the governing body that Kenya would meet all host obligations. Ruto noted that the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani is undergoing improvements ahead of AFCON 2027 and will receive further upgrades before the 2029 championships.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya 2029 World Championships will help combat doping, says Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships will help Kenya combat its endemic doping problem. Kenya, a global athletics powerhouse particularly in long-distance running, has seen a surge in doping cases, with around 140 Kenyan athletes suspended in recent years.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 7 October

Former marathoner Murugi recovers at KNH after surgery
Former Kenyan marathon star Beatrice Murugi is recovering at Kenyatta National Hospital after undergoing surgery to remove a large mass from her womb that had affected her mobility. The Principal Secretary for Energy facilitated her admission and treatment after her case was highlighted on Citizen TV, and doctors say she is recovering well and expected to be discharged within a week.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wada president backs Kenya's anti-doping efforts, urges zero tolerance
The World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Bańka expressed confidence in Kenya's doping fight during a visit and warned criminals smuggling performance-enhancing drugs. He called for Kenya to establish a multi-agency task force including police, prosecutors, customs, immigration, the NIS and DCI to combat drug trafficking and protect athletes.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman disputes his suspension report
Abraham Mutai, AK Central Rift chairman, has disputed reports of his suspension, saying he has not received formal communication of the decision. He called for unity within the athletics fraternity, citing upcoming major events including the 2027 World Championships in Beijing, 2028 Olympics, and 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi as requiring regional focus.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

Nairobi secures 2029 World Athletics Championships hosting bid
Kenya won its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The article describes the effort as a significant milestone in Kenya's athletics history, which spans over 68 years since its 1954 debut at the Vancouver Commonwealth Games.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

Kenya wins 2029 World Athletics Championships hosting rights
Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei attributed Kenya's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the country's legacy of athletic excellence and the achievements of generations of Kenyan runners. Tuwei cited Kenya's previous experience hosting global athletics events, including World Cross Country Championships (2007), World U18 Championships (2017), and World U20 Championships (2021), and noted that Nairobi will become the first African city to host the senior World Championships.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which the government expects will boost tourism by attracting athletes, officials, supporters and visitors who will explore more of Kenya's destinations and experience its sporting excellence, natural heritage, culture and hospitality.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
British athletics coach condemned for dismissing Nairobi's 2029 World Championships win
A UK-based track and field coach drew Kenyan backlash on social media after criticizing Kenya's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, calling it a reward for "the world biggest dopers." The coach subsequently made his account private following immediate pushback from Kenyan sports fans, journalists, and public figures.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya awarded 2029 World Athletics Championships hosting rights
World Athletics confirmed on Tuesday that Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with the announcement delivered by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe in Budapest. Kenya's athletics legends and current stars have celebrated the decision as a major reward for the country and the African continent.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with economic analyses from previous editions showing substantial revenue potential. The 2025 Tokyo championships generated $522 million in total impact; Budapest 2023 generated $403 million; Eugene 2022 generated $153.4 million in direct economic gains; and London 2017 generated $104.1 million in direct benefit. Kenya will retain revenue from ticket sales, hospitality, food and beverage, merchandise, and exhibition space rentals.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

British endurance racer Leung returns to WEC with Sentrim
British endurance racer Darren Leung is competing in a second consecutive season in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Paradine Competition, supported by Kenyan hospitality group Sentrim Hotels & Lodges. Leung has won the British GT Championship GT3 title in 2023 and Bronze Cup honours in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup in 2024, and finished on the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024 while driving for BMW.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

Nairobi wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Nairobi has officially won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa, beating rival bids from London and Rome.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's hosting of the 2029 World Athletics Championships—the first African city to stage the senior global event—represents a transformational opportunity for Kenyan athletes and long-term infrastructure development beyond medal competition.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 24 August

Nairobi stadium improvements boost 2029 World Championships bid
Athletics Kenya says Nairobi's chances of hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships have improved with government backing and ongoing investment in sports infrastructure, including improvements at Kasarani Stadium and development of Talanta Sports City.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

Kenya confident in bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Athletics Kenya Nairobi branch chairman Barnaba Korir says Kenya has government support, infrastructure development, and passion for athletics to become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

Kenya defends Nairobi bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya presented its formal bid for Nairobi to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships before World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe and the World Athletics Council, with President William Ruto offering a personal guarantee and the bid committee emphasizing that hosting would mark the first time the championships are held on the African continent.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 10 August

Nairobi formally bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which would make it the first African city to host the senior World Athletics Championships. The bid is backed by Athletics Kenya and the Kenyan government, citing the country's athletics tradition and experience hosting major international competitions.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →