- 663 viewsDuration: 1:19President Dr William Samoei Ruto led Kenya’s defence of its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. In front of World Athletics leadership led by President Lord Sebastian Coe, the Nairobi 2029 Bid Committee officially submitted its formal bid documents ahead of the August 15 deadline. The bid presentation was led by President Ruto and Bid Committee Chairman Ibrahim Hussein.