Inside Conjestina Achieng’s New Job

News that former pugilist Conjestina Achieng was wasting away at her village in Siaya were received with mixed emotions among Kenyans. Others wondered why she was in that deplorable state yet she had brought enormous glory to the country.

Conjestina is a former world boxing super middleweight champion and a two-time World Boxing Council middleweight title winning the World Boxing Federation, Global Boxing Union and World Boxing International Federation titles.

Kenyan celebrities had shared her video that went viral with many calling for well wishers to help her. Infact Nacada board member Chipukeezy was on his way to Kisumu with his team to pick Conje and bring her to Nairobi for serious medical attention.

His plans were however cut short by Nairobi governor Mike Sonko who had also ordered his rescue team to go to Siaya and bring Conjestina to Nairobi for treatment.

Conjestina has since arrived in Nairobi and has been taken to hospital for check up.

Sonko has promised that he will ensure Conjestina is fully treated and rehabilitated. He also promised that after her treatment, he will assist her to get a stable job.

“This morning my team is airlifting ailing veteran female boxer Congestina Achieng from her rural home in Siaya for treatment in Nairobi.

I was touched by Congestina’s plight after a video of her current state went viral on the social media.

My team led by the Nairobi City County Government sports board is leading the mission to airlift the veteran boxer who brought pride to the nation by winning several international boxing titles.

I’ll personally ensure Congestina is fully treated and rehabilitated, before she’s assisted to get a stable job to enable her become financially independent. I wish her a quick recovery.” reads post by Sonko

This will not be the first time is promising to offer employment to a Kenyan Legend. Earlier this year, the governor nominated former Harambee Stars players Musa Otieno and Dennis Oliech to spearhead sports development in the city.

This came after the Governor assented to the Nairobi City County Sports Management (Amendment) Bill 2018 giving way for the formation of Nairobi County Sports Committee that will oversee sports development in Nairobi City.

The two former internationals are now members of the Sports Committee together with other members including Hashim Kamau, Judith Njagi and Lea Mumo Mate, among other members.

Should Conjestina fully recover, something we wish she actually does, she might be the next in line to join the Nairobi County Sports Management Board.

 

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