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The Athletics Kenya president believes Kenya's successful hosting of CHAN 2024 could be the key catalyst in securing the nation's bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
Kenya has officially submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, a significant step in its long-held ambition to bring the premier track and field event to Africa for the first time.
Athletics Kenya (AK) President, Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Jackson Tuwei confirmed that the country met the deadline, marking a new chapter in a dream that has been decades in the making.
While Africa currently hosts a Diamond League meet in Rabat and Continental Gold Tour events in Botswana and Kenya, the East African nation believes the time is right for the continent to host the senior world championships.
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Kenya's confidence is bolstered by its successful hosting of the World Under-18 Championships in 2017 and the World Under-20 Championships in 2021.
Both events, held at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, were praised by World Athletics and visiting nations for their seamless organisation and the electric atmosphere created by local fans.
These junior championships set a high standard and provided a solid foundation for Kenya's bid for a senior-level competition.
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The country's recent experience co-hosting the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) also demonstrated its logistical and infrastructural capabilities, with notable improvements in stadium facilities, hospitality, and transport systems.
“Yes, it will. The whole world saw how the country managed to host this huge Continental showpiece and just how much sports bring enthusiasm to the people. I honestly believe that this will be a boost for us,” Jack Tuwei told Telecomasia.net in an interview.
“We have consistently shown that we can host big competitions, and I believe, given a chance, we can host a historic World Athletics Championship. Not just CHAN, but we have hosted other big sporting events, and this will give us an edge.”
A Continental Vision
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Jack Tuwei, who also serves as a World Athletics Vice President, sees this as a pivotal moment for both Kenya and Africa.
He stated that the bid is not just a national aspiration but a continental vision to celebrate Africa's immense contribution to the sport.
"We have gunned off the process and started turning the wheels towards hosting the World Athletics Championships," Tuwei said. "We managed to place our bid well within the deadline, and that is one step passed."
After an unsuccessful bid for the 2025 championships, which were awarded to Tokyo, Jack Tuwei is optimistic that this is Kenya's time.
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He confirmed that the government has signed all necessary documents and that World Athletics has acknowledged the bid.
"The journey towards being announced as host is not easy; it is a long process," he explained. "There are about five more steps that we will need to clear before we are handed the hosting rights."
Economic and Sporting Benefits on the Horizon
Securing the hosting rights is expected to bring substantial benefits to the country, extending beyond the track.
It is seen as a golden opportunity to develop athletics further, particularly in field events where Kenya has untapped potential.
Jack Tuwei believes that hosting the championships would inspire a new generation and help unearth talent across all disciplines. Tourism is another key area set for a major boost.
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"Many athletes and spectators travel with their families. During rest days or after the competition, they will want to visit our tourist sites, which is excellent for the country's image," he explained.
Ultimately, becoming the first African country to host the senior World Athletics Championships would be a landmark achievement. "It will be very huge," the official concluded.
"Kenya has dominated track for a long time, and hosting the senior event would cement our status as a powerhouse in global sports."
The 2027 World Athletics Championships are set to take place in Beijing, China, at the iconic National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) from September 11 to 19. It will mark the city’s second time hosting the global event, following its successful edition in 2015. Kenya will be hoping to be the next in line in 2029.