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Wetang’ula: Nairobi ready to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has hailed Kenya’s selection to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, saying Nairobi

By 2026-09-17 04:27:02 0

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AU Hails Kenya’s Historic World Athletics Hosting Victory

AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has congratulated Kenya after Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

By 2026-09-16 19:42:02 0

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Absa Bank Kenya celebrates Nairobi’s successful Bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Absa Bank Kenya has congratulated Athletics Kenya, the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, and the generations of Kenyan athletes whose achievements have helped secure Nairobi's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

By 2026-09-16 17:26:03 0

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Nairobi’s big task ahead of 2029 World Athletics Championships

Hosting such a championship requires much more than building a stadium.

By 2026-09-16 11:28:05 0

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How much Kenya will spend to host World Athletics Championships in 2029

Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making history as Africa’s first senior edition host, including Kenya’s $78m government commitment.

By 2026-09-16 10:23:03 0

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Nairobi’s 2029 championships draw cheers, UK criticism

Nairobi beat bids from London and Rome to secure the rights.

By 2026-09-16 09:56:04 0

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Tourism set for major boost as Nairobi lands historic 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya's tourism prospects are set for a significant boost following Nairobi's historic selection as host city of the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

By 2026-09-16 06:43:03 0

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How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships

Nairobi beat London and Rome to the hosting rights, with Munich selected to stage the 2031 edition

By 2026-09-15 18:50:06 0

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UK-based Sports Direct expands to Africa with new outlet in Nairobi

UK sports retailer Sports Direct has launched its first African store in Kenya, focusing on partnerships with local athletes and federations to cultivate sporting talent.

By 2026-09-15 16:32:04 0

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Kenya eyes athletics revival ahead of 2029 World Championships in Nairobi

Kenyan athletes and coaches have welcomed the announcement that Kenya will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, describing it as a historic opportunity to revive the country’s dominance in global athletics.

By 2026-09-15 15:58:03 0

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Inside Nairobi’s Winning Bid to Beat Rome and London for 2029 World Championships

Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage senior event. Explore why its bid beat London and Rome.

By 2026-09-15 13:20:03 0

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Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Nairobi has been selected as the host for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African country to host the biennial global event after beating strong bids from London and Rome.

By 2026-09-15 13:07:04 0

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IG Kanja ordered to appear in court over finance bill protest barricades

Justice Patricia Nyaundi issued the finding over the conduct of police officers on June 25, 2026,...

By 2026-09-17 07:43:04 0

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Narok surveyor arrested for demanding Ksh.100K bribe

Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested a surveyor based...

By 2026-09-11 13:58:07 0

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Nairobi County Freezes All New Hiring, Internships

This comes amid delays in the payment of July salaries to county staff, with the county...

By 2026-08-11 12:00:08 0

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Nairobi steps up flood preparedness as El Niño rains loom

Nairobi has stepped up preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains, with the county...

By 2026-09-14 19:11:06 0

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Over 30,000 runners confirmed for this year’s Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

The event will feature seven race categories: the 42km Marathon, 21km Half Marathon, 21km...

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