BOXING LEGEND CONGESTINA ACHIENG RECOVERS AFTER SONKO'S INTERVENTION

Kenyans have lauded former Nairobi's Governor Mike Sonko after his intervention in helping female boxer Congestina Achieng recover from rehabilitation. Conjestina, who had given Kenyans some of the best boxing matches to watch. She became the first Kenyan woman to hold an international title. Unfortunately, her career was cut short by mental issues that she had been battling. Soon after learning about her deteriorating condition, Sonko offered to check her into the the Mombasa Women Rehabilitation Facility and also cleared all her costs. After her condition which was detected as paranoid schizophrenia, she had retreated to her rural home in Gem, Siaya. Sonko then sent his rescue team to fly the boxing legend to Mombasa where she underwent treatment. In her most recent interview, Congestina's health has greatly improved and she has even added some weight. Netizens took to social media and showered the former county boss for his concern and kind gesture in getting her from her grave state.

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