President William Ruto met with World Athletics President Lord Sebastain Coe at the State Lodge in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
He stated Nairobi has officially won the bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029; his declaration came after meeting Sebastian Coe.
President Ruto expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, pledging both personal commitment and that of the government ensuring the event will be successful.
“The Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, the venue for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, is undergoing major improvements ahead of AFCON 2027 which Kenya is co-hosting with East African partner states Uganda and Tanzania,” Ruto said.
He emphasized that Kenya will deploy all resources available to deliver a world -class championship, reinforcing the country’s reputation as the home of champions.
“Further upgrades will be done ahead of the 2029 event in the fulfillment of our commitment and our obligations,” he added.
The preparations for AFCON and the World Athletics Championships highlight Kenya’s strategic investment in sports infrastructure, positioning itself as a premier destination for continental and global competitions.
The meeting was attended by World Athletics CEO Jon Ridgeon, National Olympic Committee of Kenya 1st Deputy President Barnaba Korir, Athletics Kenya President Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and officials from the government.
This was the first meeting since Kenya won the bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029. The event is scheduled for September 2029.