Kenya Makes Historic Bid to Host World Athletics Championships
The bid represents not just a sporting milestone but also a cultural and economic one, signaling Africa’s readiness to host global mega-events of this magnitude.
Kenya has officially declared its ambition to bring the world’s biggest athletics spectacle to African soil for the very first time. The country has submitted its formal bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029 and 2031 at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, in Nairobi.
If successful, Kenya would become the first African nation to stage the World Athletics Championships since the event’s inception in 1983. For decades, the championships have been hosted across Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia, but never on African soil, despite the continent’s reputation as home to some of the greatest long-distance runners in history.
The bid represents not just a sporting milestone but also a cultural and economic one, signaling Africa’s readiness to host global mega-events of this magnitude.
The recent hosting of the Africa Nations Championships in Nairobi delivered one of the finest fan experiences and record attendances in the tournament’s history. Coupled with the renewed wave of sports revival in the country—marked by the refurbishment of stadiums to international standards—Kenya is steadily positioning itself as a strong contender and credible host for major global sporting events.
Confirming the landmark step, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya, announced that Kenya has already initiated pre-qualification procedures with World Athletics. This process places the country alongside a formidable list of contenders, including Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, South Korea, and India.
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