Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has weighed in on the plights of the Kenya’s legend boxer; Congestina Achieng saying that he was touched by the viral video of Congestina in a pitiful state.
The Nairobi governor ordered his rescue team to airlift Congestina to Nairobi from her Siaya home.
Sonko also vowed that he will ensure Congestina will be fully treated and rehabilitated. He also promised that after her treatment, he will assist her to get a stable job.
Here is his message
“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