President William Ruto meets World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe at Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County on Wednesday

By Josphat Kebut | NAIROBI,

 

This was their first meeting since Kenya won the bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029.

 

They discussed preparations for the championships, with President Ruto giving the assurance that Kenya will meet all the obligations that will ensure a successful event.

 

 

He went to say that Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, the venue of the 2029 World Athletics Championships is undergoing major improvements ahead of AFCON 2027 that Kenya is co-hosting with East African Partner States Uganda and Tanzania.

 

Additionally, the President pointed out, further upgrades will be done ahead of the 2029 event.

 

On his part, Mr Coe said Kenya win to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029 is a good opportunity for Kenya, Africa and the global athletics community.

 

“It is a huge nine-day event, with 2,000 athletes and watched by a global audience of one billion” he said.