Leila Said Iddi has become the first female boxing referee/judge in East Africa to achieve IBA Star 3-Referee status, a significant accomplishment in a male-dominated field.

• She joins an elite group of five Kenyan IBA Star 3-Referee/Judges since independence.
• IBA Star 3 status qualifies her to officiate in global championships like the World Boxing Championships and the Olympics.
• Balancing her career as a mother of four boys, Leila credits her success to her understanding partner and a journey influenced by her children's involvement in sports.

Kenyan distance runner Kibiwott Kandie achieved a historic feat by smashing the half marathon world record at the 2020 Valencia 21km race.

• Kandie set a new world record, beating the previous time by 29 seconds.
• The athlete, a member of the military, brought pride to Kenya.
• His performance captivated audiences and inspired a new generation of athletes.