Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first edition staged in Africa.
The Kenyan capital defeated bids from London, Rome and Munich.
Kasarani Stadium is being renovated for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and will host the athletics event two years later.
Kenyaβs victory comes with major tourism potential but renewed scrutiny of its doping record and public spending commitments.
