Kenya on course to host 2025 World Champs at Kasarani Stadium

Participants in the 5km race of the Nairobi City Marathon. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Kenya is in the running to host the 2025 World Championships in Athletics after President Uhuru Kenyatta assured the country it was on course to be the first African nation to host the global track and field showpiece.

In his address at the inaugural Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday, Kenyatta said Kenya was establishing itself as a host of international events, a status he hopes will continue when he hands over power after August General election.