Ex-boxer Conjestina Achieng landed a job as the head of security in Coast after successfully completing her rehabilitation programme.
Former Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko broke the news via his Instagram account that he had employed former boxer Conjestina at Salama Bling Beach Resort.
In his lengthy post, Sonko stated that everyone deserves a second chance in life, regardless of their past or present circumstances.
"My initial plan for Conje after healing was to employ her as the Head of security operations at the international Club Volume but changed my mind after thinking through what she has gone through before on drug and substance abuse," Sonko wrote.
Sonko further emphasized that he does not want to see Conjestina anywhere near drugs, considering her past life.
Before securing the security job, Conjestina's coach, sister, and son inspected the working environment of the hotel and approved it for her to work there.
Sonko stated that they had reached an agreement that Conjestina would only visit her rural home in Siaya and would not stay there permanently.
He concluded by mentioning that her visit to her rural home would be closely supervised, and she would use her new job to support her family.
Social media reactions
moha_adan123 Mike Sonko live long for us who see you as symbol of hope every new dawn.
neema_gsabina What the government failed....mpaka wanafanya tuamini ni uchawi.
moha_adan123 You're are God sent man, I admire the humanity you have for any Kenyan.
game_changers254 May God bless you so much Boss Mike. Waking up to such posts is a blessing. Jah Bless!!!
wanyama5605 Good job sir. Continue with good job you are doing, and I believe you have more than we may think in heaven, you are a true definition of a leader, may God bless you.
martin_great003 May God continue to Bless you Sonko for your good heart , you are far much better than some of these religious people.
Sonko organised a boxing match between Conjestina and Zarika Fatuma on June 11 in Mombasa.