When Texas sprinter Akala Garrett crossed the line Saturday afternoon, she had no clue if she had beaten Howard's Marcia Sey for first place. The crowd held its breath as the screen flashed.

Many of us have heard about William Wilberforce, the English politician who led the fight to end Britain’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. But, Akala asks: “Did Wilberforce do it ...

He has been making open shoes made from old tyres popularly known as Akala for the last 38 years. (PHOTO: ROBERT KIPLAGAT/ STANDARD) John Muthama may be 70 years old but he is still raring to go ...