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Kenya eyes 2029 World Athletics Championships hosting rights

Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Kipchumba Murkomen (left) during his visit at Athletics Kenya headquarters in Nairobi on November 6, 2024 [Twitter]

Kenya has officially submitted a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, aiming to become the first African nation to hold the prestigious event.

The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

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