Governing body for track and field that awarded Nairobi the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first to be held in Africa.
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… The meeting marked Coe's first visit to Kenya since Nairobi was awarded the 2029 World Championships by the World Athletics Council in September. …
Coe, Ruto reaffirm commitment to successful 2029 Worlds n NairobiThe Standard
… Speaking on Monday evening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on arrival from Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuwei said the World Athletics Council’s decision was a reward for decades of excellence by Kenyan runners on the global stage. …
Tuwei: Our athletes won us 2029 World Championships bidCitizen Digital
… Kenya subsequently strengthened its bid by improving sports infrastructure and preparing a more comprehensive proposal, eventually securing the hosting rights during the World Athletics Council meeting in Budapest on the September 15. …
Namwamba hails Nairobi’s 2029 World Athletics hosting rights winCitizen Digital
… For the tourism sector, this is a global spotlight that will convert into visits, experiences and lasting value,” Miano said.Nairobi's selection as host city of the 2029 World Athletics Championships was confirmed by the World Athletics Council at its 242nd meeting in Budapest, H …
Kenya bets on 2029 World Athletics Championships to grow tourismCitizen Digital
… Moments later, breaking news filtered through from Budapest, Hungary, where the World Athletics Council was convening following the conclusion of the Ultimate Championships. …
Nairobi soaks up history as World Athletics Champs head to AfricaCapital News
… Ruto welcomed the decision by the World Athletics Council, saying Kenya’s successful bid was a major achievement for the country and the African continent. …
Ruto hails Nairobi’s 2029 World Athletics win, says 32 stadiums are under constructionCitizen Digital
… The World Athletics Council is expected to announce the host cities for 2029 and the 2031 World Athletics Championships on September 15, 2026. …
PS Mwangi: Kenya is ready to host World Athletics ChampionshipsCitizen Digital
… The Nairobi 2029 Bid Committee had officially submitted its formal bid documents ahead of the August 5 deadline with Thursday evening’s high-profile submission before President Coe and the World Athletics Council placing the Kenyan capital at the forefront of the global selection …
Kenya strongly defends Nairobi's 2029 World Athletics Championship bidCitizen Digital
… ed the sport across the African continent.’ “His unwavering commitment to the growth and development of athletics inspired generations of athletes, administrators, and federations. “Having served alongside him as CAA Vice President and as colleagues on the World Athletics Council …
Africa's athletics boss Hamad Kalkaba Malboum dies aged 75Citizen Digital
… ed the sport across the African continent.’ “His unwavering commitment to the growth and development of athletics inspired generations of athletes, administrators, and federations. “Having served alongside him as CAA Vice President and as colleagues on the World Athletics Council …
African athletics boss Hamad Kalkaba Malboum dies aged 75World 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.
21 hours ago · 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.
21 hours ago · 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, President of the Confederation of African Athletics and a Cameroonian sports administrator, has died at age 75 after decades of service to athletics and the Olympic movement across Africa.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, President of the Confederation of African Athletics and a Cameroonian sports administrator, has died at age 75 after decades of service to athletics and the Olympic movement across Africa.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →