NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 – President William Ruto has hailed Nairobi’s selection to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, saying the country is investing in sports infrastructure as it prepares to stage the global competition.

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Ruto welcomed the decision by the World Athletics Council, saying Kenya’s successful bid was a major achievement for the country and the African continent.

He noted that Nairobi will become the first African city to host the senior World Athletics Championships, describing the award as recognition of Kenya’s long-standing contribution to athletics.

“The World Athletics Championships are coming home!” Ruto said.

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“Our country has won the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African nation to stage the premier global athletics competition.”

Ruto said Kenya’s preparations for major sporting events are being supported by an ongoing expansion of sports infrastructure, with 32 stadiums under construction across the country.

He said the projects will provide facilities for athletes while strengthening Kenya’s capacity to host international sporting competitions.

The President also congratulated the Kenya 2029 bid team, Athletics Kenya, the Ministry of Sports, Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy, athletes and other stakeholders involved in securing the hosting rights.

“We thank World Athletics for the confidence it has placed in Kenya,” he said.

Ruto pledged that Kenya would deliver a championship that reflects the country’s athletics heritage and meets global standards.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya