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It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics event

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Kenyans celebrate after the women’s 800m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Japan. [AFP]

Nairobi has officially entered the race to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after Athletics Kenya (AK) submitted the country’s formal bid to host the global showpiece.

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