Kenya submits bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Kenya has officially submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, aiming to be the first African nation to do so. Competing against bids from London, Rome, and Munich, the bidding process is backed by the Kenyan government, which has pledged full support. The proposed venue is Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, which has a capacity of 48,000. Kenya's rich history in athletics includes 72 World Championship and 38 Olympic gold medals. A decision by World Athletics is expected next month on the host city for the championships.
- •Nairobi aims to become the first African host of the championships.
- •Kasarani Stadium is proposed as the venue for the event.
- •Kenya has a decorated history in athletics with numerous gold medals.
- •Kenya previously hosted several international athletics events.
- •World Athletics will decide the host city next month.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
"Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the flagship event.
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