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 Boxer Congestina Achieng [Photo: Standard]

By Jelimo Chelagat

Members of the public are being rallied to help boxer Congestina Achieng following media reports of her looming eviction and illness.

The top boxer who rose to continental fame and won accolades for the country has been struggling with a mental illness that has rendered her incapable of raising money to cater for her rent and basic needs.

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