A notable improvement has been reported in the health condition of renowned Kenyan boxer Conjestina Achieng’, according to her elder brother, William Ochieng.
William Ochieng shared with eDaily that Conjestina has made significant progress two months after she left Mathari Mental Hospital. Her cognitive functions have shown considerable enhancement, allowing her to reason and communicate effectively.
As Mr. Ochieng described, "Now you can talk to Conjestina Achieng and she will reason with you. She is often calm and composed. The only challenge we are now facing, given our financial situation, is to regularly buy her drugs. She can diligently follow her drug prescription; if you give her money to go buy goods from the market, she goes and returns accurate balance to you. She talks politely too. She has changed."
He also expressed his belief that this is an opportune time for people to visit and offer encouraging words to Conjestina Achieng, stating, "If you’d ask me, this is the time people can visit and share with Conjestina Achieng encouraging words. It is the right time."
Following her departure from Mathari Mental Hospital on December 5, due to a strike by medical staff, Conjestina initially resided with her younger brother in Nairobi before returning to their home in Siaya.
Mr. Ochieng recounted, "She lived with my younger brother for nearly two weeks. By that time she had taken drugs with her. And after completing her dose, she went back to Mathari Mental Hospital for another dose. Conjestina pressurized our brother to give her fare to travel to our home here, in Siaya. My brother gave her the money, she went to Machakos Bus Station and paid KSh800 and safely traveled to our home in Siya."
He emphasized the surprising level of independence Conjestina displayed during her journey, saying, "Imagine that action. Kenyans deserve to know that and appreciate. Even we, at home, were so much surprised!"
William Ochieng appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to provide assistance for Conjestina’s full recovery, mentioning, "I wish Uhuru takes notice of Conjestina Achieng’s plight, and come to her rescue – even if it means buying her the drugs. I have tried as much as I can to get help from the County Government of Siaya, but no help has come her way."
Despite the challenges, Mr. Ochieng expressed gratitude towards Kenyans for their support, stating, "Otherwise, I thank Kenyans for not abandoning Conjestina and the son at the time of need. It is only fair if they are informed that Conjestina Achieng’s health is improving."
