Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa. The decision is a major recognition of Kenya’s rich athletics tradition.

Nairobi was awarded the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the event after defeating bids from London

It is official, and track and field enthusiasts across the continent have every reason to cheer: the World Athletics Championships are finally heading to African soil! Following a historic decision at the 242nd World Athletics Council Meeting in Budapest, Nairobi, Kenya has been selected as the official host city for the 2029 edition. This landmark victory makes Kenya the very first African nation to host the premier global track and field showpiece, beating out formidable competing bids from major global capitals including London, Rome, and Munich.