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International athletics governing body that announced Kenya as host of the 2029 World Championships, Africa's first time hosting the event.
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… they say should not operate as independent competing federations.Instead, they want the CAAs to “form part of the decentralised governance structure of Athletics Kenya and remain subject to the Athletics Kenya Constitution, policies and regulations and applicable World Athletics …
Why athletes and coaches want urgent reforms ahead of AK pollsCitizen Digital
… orld Championships By Citizen Sports October 02, 2026 08:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The government has pledged to begin preparations in earnest for the 2029 Nairobi World Athletics …
Gov’t pledges early preps for 2029 World ChampionshipsThe Standard
… consequences for his Anti-Doping Rule Violations and has expressly waived his right to have those consequences determined by the Disciplinary Tribunal at a hearing,” the AIU said.Kimaiyo has a marathon personal best of 2:04:01, recorded in April 2025, according to World Athletics …
Philemon Kimaiyo gets two-year ban after taking wife's medicationThe 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
… The marathon is organized in partnership with Nairobi City County, the Ministry of Sports, Athletics Kenya, KeNHA and KURA, and is conducted under guidelines set by World Athletics, the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), Athletics Kenya and the Mini …
StanChart Marathon hits record 30,700 runners as sponsorship tops Ksh273mCitizen Digital
… A broader RunRepeat and World Athletics study of 107.9 million race results also found that, across all running distances, women slightly outnumbered men for the first time in 2018, at 50.24 per cent. …
What women’s marathon participation says about social progressThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWhen the World Athletics (WA) Council declared Nairobi the official host of the 2029 World Championships, one man was quietly following the historic announcement from a hospital bed. …
How Hussein steered Kenya to World Champs bid triumphCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Kenyans on social media erupted in anger following derogatory remarks by a UK-based track and field coach targeted at Kenya’s successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. …
Fury as British Athletics coach attacks Nairobi’s historic 2029 World Championships winThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe historic decision to award Kenya the hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships continues to ignite excitement among distance running stars and legends. …
Historic World Championships hosting continues to excite athletics fraternityThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi has received a major economic shot in the arm after being picked to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. …
What Kenya could gain for hosting the 2029 World Athletics ChampionshipsSenegal is hosting the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games from October 22 to November 13, with approximately 2,700 athletes aged 17 and under competing in 25 sports across three cities. The event marks the continent's first time hosting an Olympic Games.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal is hosting the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games from October 22 to November 13, with approximately 2,700 athletes aged 17 and under competing in 25 sports across three cities. The event marks the continent's first time hosting an Olympic Games.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the Kenyan government has assured full support for preparations for the 2029 Nairobi World Championships, Africa's first time hosting the event. Coe made the statement after meeting President William Ruto at Eldoret State Lodge on Wednesday.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Kenya will help combat the endemic doping problem among Kenyan athletes, noting around 140 Kenyan athletes have been suspended in recent years. Coe said the AIU reports progress is being made in Kenya, though more work remains.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan marathon runner Ronald Kipkoech Korir, 35, has been provisionally suspended for using a prohibited substance, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit. Korir finished fourth in the 2023 Berlin Marathon and fourth at the 2024 Hamburg Marathon.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Kenya's Agnes Ngetich and Sabastian Sawe have been nominated for the 2026 World Athletics Athlete of the Year awards. Ngetich won the women's half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in a world record 1:05:15, while Sawe became the first man to officially break two hours in a marathon, running 1:59:30 at the London Marathon.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Abraham Mutai, suspended as Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman on September 25, 2026, says he has not received a formal suspension letter and continues to discharge his duties as both regional chairman and AK head of marketing. His suspension has triggered calls for reforms at the federation, with stakeholders questioning clauses in a reviewed constitution.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Athletes and coaches are calling for urgent reforms at Athletics Kenya, including a "one athlete, one vote" framework that would allow them to elect officials directly rather than through delegates, according to a public participation report reviewed by The Standard.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
The government has committed to beginning earnest preparations for the 2029 Nairobi World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held on the African continent. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi assured World Athletics officials that Kenya possesses the capacity and resources to host the event and will work to ensure all facilities meet top-tier standards.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Athletics Integrity Unit banned Kenyan marathoner Philemon Kiplimo Kimaiyo for two years after he tested positive for chlorthalidone, a prohibited diuretic and masking agent, in an out-of-competition test in July 2026. Kimaiyo admitted taking painkillers containing the substance that belonged to his wife to treat pain after long runs, and his suspension runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028.
29 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 →
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 →
The article examines women's marathon participation as a measure of social change, noting that while Kenya celebrates female distance-running excellence, mass participation—not just winning—reveals how sport shapes society. Globally, women accounted for 31.92 per cent of marathon participants in 2018 and grew faster than men, while across all running distances women slightly outnumbered men for the first time at 50.24 per cent.
22 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
President Ruto hailed Nairobi's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held in Africa. Nairobi beat competition from London, Munich and Rome, with World Athletics president Sebastian Coe calling the decision "historic."
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to host the event. The decision was announced by World Athletics after a council meeting in Budapest.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, becoming the first African host of the event. World Athletics announced the decision Tuesday after a council meeting in Budapest, following competition from London, Munich, and Rome.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest, which brought together 381 athletes from 65 federations competing for $10 million in prize money, worked "pretty well" and received "uniquely positive" feedback from competitors.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt said the prize money offered at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest is more lucrative than what was available during his competing career, when he earned most wealth through appearance fees and endorsements rather than prize money.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a three-day season-ending event in Budapest, will feature 381 athletes from 65 federations competing for $10 million in prize money. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe described it as an "incubator for change," with participants including Olympic champions, world champions, and Diamond League winners.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Athletics approved a one-day adjustment to the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, moving the start date from September 11 to September 10 to allow the opening ceremony and first competition session on the same day. The 21st edition will take place at the National Stadium and is expected to draw more than 2,000 athletes from around 200 World Athletics member federations.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →