Kenya: Pride and Joy As Kenya Chosen to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

On September 16, 2026, Kenya was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, becoming the first African city to stage the event. The decision was announced by World Athletics during a meeting in Budapest, where Nairobi was chosen over London, Rome, and Munich. The President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, Shadrack Maluki, stated that this choice recognizes the country's rich athletics heritage and the exceptional potential of its athletes.