Kenya Wins Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships - September 2026

Kenya has secured the rights to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking a historic moment as Nairobi becomes the first African city to stage the prestigious senior global athletics event. Kenyan middle-distance runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi secured a bronze medal in the men's 800m final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. However, Kenya's quest for gold at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship fell short when Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi secured a bronze medal in the 800 metres final.