On Thursday, October 20, as Kenya marked its 56th Mashujaa celebration, Kenyans trooped to social media to recognize Conjestina Achieng as a Shujaa.
Conjestina Achieng is a former World Boxing Champion and one of Kenya’s best female boxers. She has been out of the public eye since being diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder, a mental illness, in 2011, and she is currently undergoing rehabilitation at Mombasa Women Rehab Center.
Former World Boxing Champion Conjestina Achieng was all smiles as she celebrated her 45th birthday at the Mombasa Women Rehab Center, where she was visited by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.
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Mike Sonko tweeted, “We celebrated Mashujaa day in style by joining one of our great shujaas Conjestina Achieng for her 45th birthday. This also gave us a chance to share happy moments of the day with lunch, soft drinks, cake cutting, dance & fun with everyone.”
Kenyans also came through to thank Sonko for keeping an eye on Cojestina as they celebrated her as a Shujaa. “Happy birthday Heroine Conjestina and happy Mashujaa to us all, who strive to be heroes/heroines in our little different ways every single day!”
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“Conjestina’s transformation is impressive. Bug up to the Rehab Center for the excellent job they’ve done so far. It confirms that with proper care we can indeed transform those who suffer the same challenges. Big up mhesh for the immense support to this legend,” said Sammy Juma.
Maria Ngunyi add,“This is moving! Conjestina looks so good and strong! All it took was Gov. Sonko having faith in her and not telling her God to bless you only but investing in her health and well-being! Look at her today at 45 years! She looks great and Gov. Sonko isn’t poorer! God bless you BIG!”
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Videos and photos of the boxing star, who has been in and out of hospitals on numerous occasions, provoked controversy among Kenyans, who were outraged that the government had abandoned her and forced Sonko to take her to Mombasa Women Empowerment Network Hospital in Miritini for treatment.
