Sonko has come to the aid of former boxer Conjestina Achieng, after she was admitted to Mombasa Women Empowerment Network Hospital, in her homeplace in Yala.Mike Sonko turned up after a post sent on social media by Conjestina’s son Charltone Otieno, asking for help with his mum’s situation.
“I request if you can give any kind of support. We wish to take her back to rehab again so she can regain her shape. We have been advised to take her for prayers and we believe it’s going to work,” said Charltone Conjestina’s son.Sonko, on his part, said he was saddened by the plight of the former boxer condemning leaders who have neglected Conjestina despite being one of the sports legends of the country.“I’m truly saddened by this WhatsApp message from Conjestina’s son. Our leaders are busy campaigning while one of our shujaas who once made this country proud is currently languishing in poverty and needs help due to her ill health,” he remarked.“I have single-handedly helped her before, taken her to various hospitals and rehabilitation centers including Nairobi County rehabilitation center in Parklands, Diani Beach among others where she gets full recovery and discharged than when she gets back to shags after a while gets worse again,” wrote Sonko.He vowed to ensure Conjestina gets the help she needs, including taking her to a pastor for prayers.Well, he has kept his words as of this evening after seeing it through that the former champion boxer is delivered to the facility that will ensure her care and healing fully in Mombasa.
