President William Ruto is leading the campaign for Kenya’s bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships after the bid committee presented the country’s prospects before the panel of judges well ahead of the deadline date of August 15th 2026. Channel Africa's Francis M. Mutegi has more 

President William Ruto is leading the campaign for Kenya&rsquo;s bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships after the bid committee presented the country&rsquo;s prospects before the panel of judges well ahead of the deadline date of August 15th 2026. Channel Africa's Francis M. Mutegi has more&nbsp;

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President William Ruto Leads Kenya’s Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

East African sport is in the spotlight this week, with Tanzania's Hawa Wanyeche claiming the Uganda Ladies Golf Open after a dramatic finish. Uganda's Cricket Cranes have also had mixed fortunes in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B, including a strong comeback win over Singapore in Dar es Salaam. Meanwhile, the Lady Volleyball Cranes have named their final 14-player squad ahead of the African Nations Championship in Nairobi from August 23 to September 5. And in Morogoro, Tanzania, the East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association Games are bringing together thousands of young athletes from across the region. Zai Khan spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent, Sam Mpanza

East African sport is in the spotlight this week, with Tanzania's Hawa Wanyeche claiming the Uganda Ladies Golf Open after a dramatic finish. Uganda's Cricket Cranes have also had mixed fortunes in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B, including a strong comeback win over Singapore in Dar es Salaam. Meanwhile, the Lady Volleyball Cranes have named their final 14-player squad ahead of the African Nations Championship in Nairobi from August 23 to September 5. And in Morogoro, Tanzania, the East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association Games are bringing together thousands of young athletes from across the region. Zai Khan spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent, Sam Mpanza

East African Sport in Focus: Golf, Cricket, Volleyball and School Games

The All Blacks' South African tour has been nothing short of emphatic, with New Zealand dismantling the Sharks 54-0 in Durban. The eight-try performance demonstrated the depth and attacking quality available to coach Dave Rennie. But the victory also exposed the growing gap between international-strength teams and provincial sides missing key players. To  examine what this result means for New Zealand, South African rugby and the looming Test series, Zai Khan spoke to South African Rugby Content Creator, Xhanti Mbane 

The All Blacks' South African tour has been nothing short of emphatic, with New Zealand dismantling the Sharks 54-0 in Durban. The eight-try performance demonstrated the depth and attacking quality available to coach Dave Rennie. But the victory also exposed the growing gap between international-strength teams and provincial sides missing key players. To &nbsp;examine what this result means for New Zealand, South African rugby and the looming Test series, Zai Khan spoke to South African Rugby Content Creator, Xhanti Mbane&nbsp;

All Blacks’ 54-0 Rout of Sharks Raises Questions Ahead of South Africa Tests

South African cricket is entering another important phase as the Proteas prepare for a white-ball assignment involving Namibia. Beyond the individual matches, the series offers an opportunity to assess combinations, emerging players and the depth available to South Africa. For Namibia, encounters with an established cricketing nation provide valuable international exposure. To examine what this period could mean for the future direction of cricket in both countries, we are joined on the line by Vice President of Cricket Namibia, Polly Negongo

South African cricket is entering another important phase as the Proteas prepare for a white-ball assignment involving Namibia. Beyond the individual matches, the series offers an opportunity to assess combinations, emerging players and the depth available to South Africa. For Namibia, encounters with an established cricketing nation provide valuable international exposure. To examine what this period could mean for the future direction of cricket in both countries, we are joined on the line by Vice President of Cricket Namibia, Polly Negongo

President William Ruto Leads Kenya’s Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

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