Conjestina admitted in a Kisumu hospital after falling ill

A jovial "Hands of Stone" former WIBF champion Conjestina Achieng leaves Avenue Healthcare in Kisumu on October 26, 2013 where she had been receiving treatment for almost two months. She has been readmitted to a Kisumu hospital. PHOTO | TOM OTIENO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Former world boxing super middleweight champion Conjestina Achieng has been readmitted to hospital.

The boxer was admitted to Kisumu District Hospital on Tuesday.

According to Winny Ogolla, a well-wisher who took her to hospital, the former champion had been unwell for some time.

“Conjestina is someone that can get back to her normal health if people come together to help her,” said Ms Ogolla.

Ms Ogolla has made a passionate appeal to Kenyans to come to the ailing star's aid.

In October 2013, a successful funds drive was held to offset a hospital bill she incurred after spending several weeks in hospital.

A total of Sh785,000 was raised against a bill of Sh595,000.

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