By David Owiyo
This was their first meeting since Kenya won the bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029.
They discussed preparations for the championships, with President Ruto giving the assurance that Kenya will meet all the obligations that will ensure a successful event.
“The Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, the venue of the 2029 World Athletics Championships, is undergoing major improvements ahead of AFCON 2027 that Kenya is co-hosting with East African Partner States Uganda and Tanzania,” he said.
The President added: “Further upgrades will be done ahead of the 2029 event in the fulfillment of our commitment and our obligations.”
President Ruto also pointed out that he had met World Anti-Doping Authority President and they both committed to fight for the elimination of doping and ensuring clean sport.
On his part, Mr Coe said Kenya win to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029 is a good opportunity for Kenya, Africa and the global athletics community.
“It is a huge nine-day event, with 2,000 athletes and watched by a global audience of one billion” he said.
The meeting was also attended by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, World Athletics CEO Jon Ridgeon, and other Kenya and World Athletics officials.
