Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has confirmed holding progressive consultative deliberations with World Athletics President Sebastian Coe on the sidelines of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Mvurya’s meeting with Lord Coe comes days after the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) First Vice President Barnaba Korir announced that Kenya will submit a bid to host one of the two World Athletics Championships in either 2029 or 2031.

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Mvurya confirmed having met Team Kenya at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. ”Our athletes continue to embody the spirit of Kenya as they fly the flag high, showcasing resilience, discipline, and unmatched determination on the global stage,” Mvurya said.

Touching on the team’s stellar performance at the World Championships, the CS said the good show at the event is a result of the spirit of uniting the country through sports. through sports.

‘Kenya’s commendable ranking so far is anchored on the sacrifice, hard work, and talent of these remarkable men and women who inspire hope and unite the country through sport.”

“As we look ahead to the remaining races, we remain united in cheering on our athletes, confident that they will continue to elevate Kenya’s name and cement our status as the home of champions,” Mvurya said.

Kenya to submit bid

Taking to the Facebook page on Monday, September 15, 2025, the Athletics Kenya Youth and Development Director confirmed the development after meeting World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe and Chief Executive Officer John Ridgeon on Monday, September 15, 2025, amid the ongoing 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Korir spoke at the moment Kenya began the contests on a brighter note by bagging two gold medals three days into the Championships. If the bid is accepted, it will be the first time the prestigious event will be staged on African soil.

“Kenya will be submitting a bid to host either the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships,” Korir posted on his Facebook page.

Ahead of trying to host the biennial event, Kenya is currently upgrading the existing and building new sports facilities for international sporting events. The key stadium for World Championships ambitions is the refurbished Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, which successfully staged the final match of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN2024) between Morocco and Madagascar on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

The facility also staged all the Group A matches of the home team, Harambee Stars, and the quarter-finals between Kenya and Madagascar.

Nyayo National Stadium is also an option after recently undergoing major refurbishment and successfully hosting the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals. At the same time, Athletics Kenya has also assembled a technical team led by former Boston Marathon champion Ibrahim Kipkemboi Hussein to spearhead the bid.