The governing body for international track and field, World Athletics, has officially announced that Nairobi, Kenya, will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. This decision represents a historic milestone for the sport, as it will be the first time the championships are staged in Africa. The selection process involved multiple international cities, with London being among the prominent candidates vying for the hosting rights.

While the announcement confirms Nairobi as the host city, details regarding the specific financial arrangements or the comparative scoring of the bids remain limited. The decision to move the event to Africa is widely viewed as a strategic effort by World Athletics to expand the global footprint of the sport, moving away from traditional European and North American host cities. London’s bid, which sought to bring the event back to the UK following successful past hosting experiences, was ultimately passed over in favor of the Kenyan capital. Supporters of the Nairobi bid emphasized the importance of geographic diversity in major sporting events, while those backing London highlighted the city's existing infrastructure and proven track record for managing large-scale athletic competitions. The transition to Nairobi is expected to require significant investment in local facilities to meet the international standards required for a World Athletics event.