Kenya: First World Athletics Championships to be held in Africa

Kenya: First World Athletics Championships to be held in Africa

For the first time, the World Athletics Championships will be held on the African continent, with Kenya set to host the event in 2029. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe described Kenya's bid as "convincing and moving". Our Nairobi correspondent Bastien Renouil has the details.

Kenya: 'What Kenya Should Do to Host Memorable World Championships in 2029'

NAIROBI -- Ethiopian athletics legend Haile Gebreselassie has urged Kenya to work closely with other African countries to prepare well to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

Kenya Pushes Back Against Blanket Doping Claims After Nairobi Wins 2029 World Championships

Kenya is facing renewed scrutiny over doping in athletics following Nairobi’s selection to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with critics in the British media raising questions about the country’s record on anti-doping. The criticism has prompted a broader debate over whether individual doping violations should be used to characterise an entire country’s athletics system. […] The post Kenya Pushes Back Against Blanket Doping Claims Af…

ATTA® CEO congratulates Kenya on historic 2029 World Athletics Championships win

The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) has congratulated Kenya on its successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, describing the decision as a historic moment […]

Absa Bank Kenya Celebrates Nairobi’s Successful Bid to Host the 2029 World Athletics Championships

Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2026 – Absa Bank Kenya extends its congratulations to Athletics Kenya, the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, and the generations of Kenyan athletes whose achievements have helped secure Nairobi's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. This milestone reflects decades of athletic excellence and affirms Kenya's standing

Absa Bank Kenya celebrates Nairobi’s successful Bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Absa Bank Kenya has congratulated Athletics Kenya, the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, and the generations of Kenyan athletes whose achievements have helped secure Nairobi’s successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. According to Absa, this milestone reflects decades of athletic excellence and affirms Kenya’s standing among the world’s leading athletics nations and a recognition of the country’s enduri…