Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, an event projected to bring significant economic benefits to Kenya.

• Previous editions have generated hundreds of millions of dollars, with Tokyo 2025 alone raking in $522 million.
• Kenya will retain revenue from ticket sales, hospitality, merchandise, and more, boosting the tourism sector.
• The event is expected to attract ~2,000 athletes from over 200 countries and an estimated 620,000 spectators, similar to the 2025 Tokyo edition.