President William Ruto has met World Athletics President Sebastian Coe in Eldoret to discuss preparations for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which Nairobi is expected to host.
The meeting marks a key engagement between Kenya and the global athletics governing body following the awarding of the hosting rights to Nairobi.
The championships are expected to attract top athletes from across the world, placing Kenya at the centre of international athletics and offering an opportunity to showcase its sporting talent, facilities and tourism attractions.
Kenya has established itself as a global athletics powerhouse, particularly in middle- and long-distance running, with its athletes consistently earning international recognition.
Hosting the 2029 championships is expected to create opportunities for investment in sports infrastructure, tourism, hospitality and other related sectors.
The preparations will also provide an opportunity for Kenya to strengthen its capacity to host major international sporting events and reinforce its position as a leading athletics destination in Africa.
