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NAIROBI, Aug. 16-- Kenya made the bold announcement it will bid for the 2023 IAAF World Championships in Athletics on Tuesday but closer home, preparations for the 2018 Africa Home Nations Championships (CHAN) have stalled. In just over six months, 15 African nations are expected to land in the country to take part in the biannual continental football event but there is nothing on the ground to suggest Kenya will be ready for a tournament of such nature. Buoyed by the successful hosting of the last edition of the Nairobi 2017 IAAF World Under 18 (WU18) Championships in July and the resounding performance of the country's team at the London 2017 IAAF Worlds, Kenya's Sport Minister Dr. Hassan Wario announced the bid. "Our delegation from London reported that stakeholders in athletics worldwide are still talking about our fantastic reception during the World Under-18 Championships at Kasarani. It is also very encouraging to see our athletes fly high our flag even in the so competitive London event. We will therefore bid to host the 2023 championship," Wario told the media on Tuesday when welcoming back part of the Kenyan team that won five gold, two silver and four bronze in London. However, with the final inspection team from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) due to arrive in the next fortnight, Kenya will once again find itself scrambling to get ready with massive works on the five earmarked stadiums yet to start. | 
