Also known as: Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei · Gen. Tuwei · Lt Gen (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei · Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Jackson Tuwei · Athletics Kenya President and World Athletics Vice President Jackson Tuwei
Athletics Kenya President who attributed Kenya's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the country's athletic legacy.
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Citizen Digital
… for AFCON 2027, and will be further improved for the World Athletics Championships 2029.” Coe, joined by World Athletics CEO Jon Ridgeon, also met Cabinet Secretary for Sports the Honourable Salim Mvurya, Athletics Kenya President and World Athletics Vice President Jackson Tuwei …
Coe, Ruto reaffirm commitment to successful 2029 Worlds n NairobiThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAthletics Kenya (AK) President Jackson Tuwei says Kenya earned the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships because of the country’s unmatched legacy on the track, insisting generations of Kenyan athletes laid the foundation for the historic breakthro …
Tuwei: Our athletes won us 2029 World Championships bidCitizen Digital
… wambodze September 21, 2026 07:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Kenya cabinet secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts, Ababu Namwamba (L), flanked by athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei …
Namwamba hails Nairobi’s 2029 World Athletics hosting rights winCitizen Digital
… Welcoming the decision, announced in Budapest, Kenya Athletics president Jackson Tuwei said it was "an opportunity to bring the world’s greatest athletics championship to the home of so many champions". …
Kenya celebrates as athletics comes 'home'Citizen Digital
… (Rtd.) Jackson Tuwei, the Government of Kenya, our athletes, the bid team, and all Kenyans on securing the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi.” Underscoring the broader significance of the victory for the continent, Maluki added. …
Nairobi soaks up history as World Athletics Champs head to AfricaThe Standard
… Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei said the marathon’s World Athletics Road Race Label status gives Kenyan and international athletes a credible platform to compete at a recognised standard. …
Organisers strengthen athlete safety in this year's Stanchart MarathonCitizen Digital
… (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei said the marathon’s World Athletics Road Race Label status gives Kenyan and international athletes a credible platform to compete at a recognised standard.“The World Athletics Road Race Label affirms the organisers’ commitment to excellence and international r …
Over 30,000 runners set for safer, greener Standard Chartered Marathon 2026Citizen Digital
Kenya graduates 27 World Athletics Level One coaches By Citizen Reporter July 10, 2026 01:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Athletics Kenya AK president Jackson Tuwei follow action during AK National …
Kenya graduates 27 World Athletics Level One coachesThe Standard
… Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei expressed confidence in the selected team, saying the country had assembled a squad capable of delivering medals in Glasgow.“This is the team which we have selected and tasked with flying Kenya’s flag. …
Omanyala leads Kenyan squad for Glasgow Commonwealth GamesCitizen Digital
… (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei (left) participates in a symbolic tree-planting ceremony in a major boost to environmental sustainability ahead of the upcoming Nairobi City Marathon. …
Nairobi City Marathon pairs air sensors with 5,000-tree legacy planWorld 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the event in its 43-year history. The Kenyan capital beat London, Rome, and Munich, with officials citing Kenya's status as one of the sport's powerhouses and its rich athletics heritage.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
Reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira, and former world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot have been named to Kenya's athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, following national trials at Nyayo National Stadium.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ahead of the June 7, 2026 Nairobi City Marathon, Athletics Kenya and partners launched a climate initiative pairing air sensors with a 5,000-tree planting plan to address urban air pollution and expand Nairobi's green canopy.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ahead of the June 7, 2026 Nairobi City Marathon, Athletics Kenya and partners installed four air quality sensors along the Nairobi Expressway marathon route and launched a tree-planting programme as part of a climate and sustainability initiative.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially finish a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. The feat capped decades of attempts to breach the previously unattained barrier in marathon running.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →