Kenya Set to Host Its First World Athletics Championships in Africa Kenya has been chosen as the host country for the first ever World Athletics Championships to be held on the African continent.
The decision was announced by World Athletics, the international governing body of track and field, following a bidding process that involved several countries from across the globe.
Why Kenya is Hosting the First World Athletics Championships in Africa Despite its relatively small athletics infrastructure, Kenya's strong sporting tradition and excellent infrastructure made it an attractive choice for hosting the championships.