Nairobi Wins Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Author: Maxwell AmungaPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Kenya

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Nairobi has secured the rights to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to host this prestigious event. The city defeated bids from London, Rome, and Munich to achieve this honor. Additionally, the Ministry of Health has named Mombasa among 21 counties at heightened risk of disease outbreaks due to expected rainfall between October and December.

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