National sports federation managing Kenya's athletics programs, advancing women's coaching inclusion, and successfully bidding to host 2029 World Championships in Nairobi.
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Africa's athletics boss Hamad Kalkaba Malboum dies aged 75Citizen Digital
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African athletics boss Hamad Kalkaba Malboum dies aged 75The Standard
… Athletics Kenya went eight years without elections after members weaponised the courts to challenge a constitutional review. …
Why Kenya's 2013 Sports Act must die and be rebornCitizen Digital
… Photo/ Athletics Kenya Audio By Vocalize Kenya's relay team completed the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana with a landmark achievement in the mixed 4x400m and a broader reminder that consistency across all relay disciplines remains a work in progress ahead of the 2027 …
World Relays: Vital lessons for Kenya after mixed performances in BotswanaCitizen Digital
… Photo/ Athletics Kenya Audio By Vocalize The World Athletics Relays 2026 officially get underway today in Gaborone, Botswana, with Team Kenya stepping onto the track in search of qualification places for the 2027 WorldChampionships in Beijing and the World Athletics Ultimate Cham …
World Relays : Kenya begins hunt for global qualification slotsThe Standard
… After being received by jubilant fans and family members together with government and Athletics Kenya officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday, Sawe yesterday received Sh8 million and a car from President William Ruto at a State House reception in Nairobi. …
Heroic reception for new marathon king SaweCitizen Digital
… His arrival back home was just as momentous, as he recieved a hero's welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), being received at the airport by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Athletics Kenya president Jackson Tuwei …
Sabastian Sawe: How a Kenyan marathoner shocked the worldCitizen Digital
… Sawe was received by top government officials led by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei, alongside family, officials and jubilant fans.
Sawe flies back to hero’s welcome after breaking sub-two barrier in LondonThe Standard
… in the U20 categories included Wilson Chepkwech (men’s 800m), Nancy Kibet (women’s 800m), Kiptarus Brian (men’s 3000m SC), Emmanuel Kiprono (men’s 3000m flat), and Venenza Chebet (women’s 3000m flat).“We injected Sh35 million into the event, Sh 27 million went to Athletics Kenya …
Kip Keino Classic lives up to its billingThe Standard
… n in the U20 categories included Wilson Chepkwech (men’s 800m), Nancy Kibet (women’s 800m), Kiptarus Brian (men’s 3000m sc), Emmanuel Kiprono (men’s 3000m flat) and Venenza Chebet (women’s 3000m flat).“We injected Sh35 million into the event, Sh 27 million went to Athletics Kenya …
Kip Keino Classic lives up to billing, young talents get platform to realise dreamsCabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that the government is collaborating with national sports federations to create a centralised database of Kenyan athletes who have won medals at regional, continental and international competitions, aimed at improving talent tracking, policy planning, and recognition of achievement.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that the government is collaborating with national sports federations to create a centralised database of Kenyan athletes who have won medals at regional, continental and international competitions, aimed at improving talent tracking, policy planning, and recognition of achievement.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that young people in Kenya's creative and sports industries face financial insecurity, intense public scrutiny, limited career opportunities, mental health pressures and post-retirement uncertainty. The Government has outlined measures including mental health support for creatives, improved athlete welfare programmes, and stronger youth empowerment initiatives.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is set for October 25 with a record 30,700 registered runners and over 200 elite athletes from 102 nationalities. Sponsorship has reached Ksh273 million, with Standard Chartered contributing Ksh130 million and 56 partners contributing Ksh143 million.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya secured hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships during the World Athletics Council meeting in Budapest on September 15. Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba welcomed the bid, saying the event gives Kenya an opportunity to showcase its athletics heritage to the world.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Athletics Council declared Nairobi the official host of the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be staged on the African continent. Ibrahim Kipkemboi Hussein, a three-time Boston Marathon winner and chairman of Kenya's World Athletics Championships bid committee, led the successful bid effort.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
President Ruto hailed Nairobi's selection to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African nation to stage the senior competition. He noted that 32 stadiums are under construction across the country to support Kenya's preparation for the event and strengthen its capacity to host international sporting competitions.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Sports says the country is ready to host the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, which would make Kenya the first African country to host the event. The World Athletics Council will announce host cities for both years on September 15, 2026, with Nairobi competing against Rome, Munich, and London.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A six-member refugee youth team selected from Kenya and Uganda is training in Kaptagat for the first Youth Olympics on African soil, to be held in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13. Mentored by two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge, the team comprises athletes from refugee backgrounds who have been assessed by the International Olympic Committee, World Athletics, and Kenya's National Olympic Committee.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Organisers of this year's Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on October 25 are expanding medical cover, hydration stations, and post-race recovery services for more than 30,000 runners, while introducing sustainability measures including tree planting and waste management as part of efforts to position the race to international standards.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya is prioritizing women's representation in coaching, officiating and leadership roles to align with World Athletics' target of 40 per cent female representation on executive boards by 2029. The federation trained 44 women from affiliated regions on a CECS Level 1 coaching course in October.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Over 30,000 runners will participate in the 25 October Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, which will feature expanded medical coverage, 20 hydration stations, roaming bicycle medics, and sustainability measures including tree seedlings for finishers and a partnership with Nairobi City County to plant 50,000 trees.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
More than 290 Kenyan student-athletes are pursuing university education in the United States while developing their athletic careers. Athletics Kenya says the athletics-academic pathway is helping build a new generation of athletes capable of competing globally, with some having competed at recent Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has officially submitted a government-backed bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya has submitted Nairobi's formal bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, placing Kenya in contention with London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships, with Kenya hoping to bring the event to the continent for the first time.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya Youth Development Chairman Barnaba Korir has called for increased support for school holiday athletics camps to nurture young talent, with plans to expand camps across the country as part of a long-term strategy for preparing athletes for major international competitions including the 2028 Olympic Games. Kenya identified promising athletes from the 2026 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene who are expected to represent Kenya at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar scheduled for October 31 to November 13.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable pipeline of sporting talent through investment in infrastructure, year-round training camps, and direct financial incentives to prepare athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Kenya's recent medal success at the Commonwealth Youth Games and World Athletics U20 Championships demonstrates the result of long-term investment in athlete development.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Anastasia Cheptoo Lang'at missed the water jump in the women's 3,000m steeplechase but recovered to finish second in her heat in 9:51.02, while teammate Nancy Jepngetich was disqualified in the women's 800m.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 23 U20 athletes are competing at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon (August 5–9), aiming to build on the country's seven-medal haul from the previous edition. Athletics Kenya's Youth Development Director Barnaba Korir views the championships as a pathway to prepare young athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Olympics.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Evans Kibet, 37, a Kenyan athlete from Bungoma County, left Kenya in July 2025 seeking better opportunities but ended up caught in the Russia-Ukraine war. His family has spent more than a year appealing for his safe return, with his mother expressing despair over his unintended involvement in the conflict.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya, in partnership with the Government and the Athletics Integrity Unit, has launched Riadha Connect, a digital platform designed to manage all athletics activities and services including personnel management, competition administration, and performance monitoring.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Drought Management Authority has unveiled a nationwide road race campaign scheduled for August 8, 2026, in Samburu County to raise Sh130.8 million for climate resilience and water projects in Isiolo, Samburu, Laikipia and Meru counties. The initiative, implemented with Athletics Kenya, aims to mobilise resources and support for communities affected by recurring drought.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya awarded 27 coaches with World Athletics Level One certificates after completing an intensive coaching course, aimed at strengthening grassroots athletics development. The graduation ceremony in Nairobi was attended by Athletics Kenya officials, elite athletes, development partners and diplomats.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The inaugural Kilimambogo Trail Marathon will take place on July 18 in Machakos County, combining competitive running with river clean-up activities and tree planting along the scenic trails of Ol Donyo Sabuk. Organisers say the event aims to encourage participants to protect Kenya's natural landscapes through direct experience.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is hosting the Continental Olympic Solidarity Forum in Nairobi, bringing together National Olympic Committees from across Africa to plan for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The forum aims to strengthen athlete development, enhance high-performance systems, and equip member countries with information on qualification pathways and support programmes.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →