By KPC Sports Correspondent
Kenya has intensified its push to host the prestigious World Athletics Championships.
The government expressed confidence in the country’s preparedness to stage the global event in either 2029 or 2031.
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Speaking after hosting a high-level delegation from World Athletics, Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi said Kenya was ready to meet the operational, financial, and infrastructural demands required to host one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
The delegation was led by Antti Pihlakoski and held strategic discussions with Kenyan officials on the country’s bid.
“Our engagements focused on assessing Kenya’s preparedness to meet the rigorous operational, financial, and infrastructural requirements necessary to host one of the world’s most prestigious sporting spectacles,” Mwangi said.
He added that the discussions offered Kenya an opportunity to demonstrate its growing ability to organize events of international standards.
“While acknowledging the competitiveness of Kenya’s bid, I reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering support and commitment to securing and successfully hosting this world-class championship in Nairobi once our bid is deemed successful,” he said.
Mwangi noted that Kenya’s reputation as a global athletics powerhouse, coupled with investments in sports infrastructure, transport systems, and hospitality, had strengthened the country’s case.
“Kenya is not only the home of champions; we are ready to host the world,” he said.
The PS also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), saying the government remained committed to clean sport and international best practices.
Kenya has in recent years hosted several major international events, including the World Rally Championship Safari Rally, the Magical Kenya Open, the FIFA Women’s Series 2026, and the African Nations Championship.
Other members of the World Athletics delegation included Marton Gyulai, Mark Hurst, Niels Lindholm, and Nigel Swinscoe.
