Conjestina anaendeleaje? Mosiria asks about former boxer’s whereabouts
By Valerian Khakayi, August 28, 2026Mosiria has raised concern over the whereabouts and wellbeing of former Kenyan boxing champion Conjestina Achieng, popularly known as Conje.
In a statement shared on his official social media accounts on Friday, August 28, 2026, Mosiria said he had wanted to rescue Conjestina but was unable to reach her, expressing hope that she is doing well and that God is watching over her.
“Conjestina anaendeleaje? I wanted to rescue her, but unfortunately, I couldn’t get hold of her. I hope she is doing well and that God is watching over her,” Mosiria wrote.
He described Conjestina as a former star who inspired many people, while expressing hope that she would regain her strength and return to her former glory.
“She was once a star who inspired many people, and we continue to pray that God may restore her strength, revive her talent, and allow her star to shine even brighter again,” he added.
Mosiria’s message has renewed attention on Conjestina’s wellbeing, with the former boxer having inspired many Kenyans during her successful career in the ring.
Conjestina’s boxing career
Conjestina Achieng built a remarkable career in boxing, becoming one of Kenya’s most celebrated female boxers and a pioneer for women in professional boxing. Nicknamed “Hands of Stone,” she began boxing in 2000 after being inspired by her elder brother, Joseph Kusimba, who was a member of the national boxing team.
She made her professional debut in Nairobi in 2002 after seven amateur bouts.
Her breakthrough came in 2004, when she won the Global Boxing Union (GBU) middleweight title. In 2005, she made history by becoming the first African woman to win an international boxing title, defeating Tanzania’s Monica Mwakasanga for the Women’s International Boxing Federation (WIBF) World Middleweight title at Kasarani, Nairobi.
Achieng went on to win several international titles, including the WIBF, World Boxing Federation (WBF), World Boxing Council (WBC), and Global Boxing Union crowns. At her peak, she was ranked among the world’s top female boxers and became a source of inspiration for many young Kenyan women who wanted to pursue boxing.
She also stepped into the ring against German boxer Natascha Ragosina in two high-profile super-middleweight title fights in 2008, although she lost both contests by decision.
By the end of her professional career, Conjestina had recorded 17 wins, eight by knockout, six losses, and four draws from 27 fights.
Her achievements helped put Kenyan women’s boxing on the international map, with her success earning her admiration from fans across the country. She became more than a boxer; she was a symbol of what Kenyan women could achieve in a sport traditionally dominated by men