Nyayo National Stadium and Ulinzi Sports Complex are set for major structural improvements to bring them in line with World Athletics requirements ahead of the 2029 Nairobi World Athletics Championships, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has said. The two venues have been identified as official training facilities for the championships, …
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By: BBC Kenya is under increasing pressure to speed up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with CAF President Patrice Motsepe urging the three East African hosts—Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda—to develop a greater sense of urgency. The tournament will return to East Africa for the first time …
Read More »Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic African First
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, defeating bids from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African city to stage the global outdoor athletics event. World Athletics announced the decision on Tuesday following a council meeting in Budapest, which hosted the recently concluded Ultimate …
Read More »Kenya Ready to Host CHAN Tournament, Confirms CS Mvurya
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has assured that Kenya is fully prepared to host the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), calling the event a “historic legacy” for the country. During an inspection of Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Stadium on Wednesday, Mvurya expressed his satisfaction with the progress of preparations, …
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