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Kenya's Iddi and Wathiga set to make history in boxing

Boxing gloves. (Courtesy/iStock)

Two women have been appointed by International Boxing Association (IBA) to become the first Kenyan Lady-Referees-cum-Judges who can officiate international bouts around the continent.

The Leila Said Iddi from Mombasa and Nakuru's Hellen Wanjiku Wathiga, who works in Mombasa can now officiate in Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, All Africa games and Africa Boxing Championships.

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