Nairobi Selected to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships - September 2026

Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African nation to ever host the prestigious global event. This marks a significant milestone for Kenyan athletics, which has long been dominated by distance running success. Meanwhile, Kenyan football fans can rejoice as the Football Kenya Federation has reached an agreement with participating clubs, paving the way for the 2026/27 SportPesa League season to kick off on Saturday, September 19. In football team news, Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, trimming down the provisional roster by dropping several overseas-based players, with Michael Olunga and Jonah Job among the notable selections.