Mammito Urges Empathy For Conjestina Achieng: “Recovery Takes Time, Not Ultimatums”

Kenyan comedian Mammito Eunice has thrown her support behind boxing champion Conjestina Achieng, calling for compassion and understanding as she undergoes treatment for mental illness. This comes after former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko admitted Achieng to the Mombasa Women’s Rehabilitation Centre, his third attempt to help her along the road to recovery.

While Sonko framed his intervention as a “third and last chance,

” Mammito challenged this approach, pointing out the complexities of mental health and the individual pace of healing. “Mental illness is intense,” she wrote on social media, “and it takes time for someone to recover fully. It’s a process, and you can’t limit when someone will fully recover.”

Emphasizing the importance of compassion, Mammito urged, “Her willingness to go to rehab is a step, so be kind. Let her heal at her own pace! Don’t be harsh where kindness and love are needed.” This perspective offers a counterpoint to Sonko’s ultimatum, highlighting the need for ongoing support and patience in Achieng’s journey.

Sonko expressed his own regret regarding past efforts, stating that they “were watered down,” and admitted Achieng back into the rehab center with the hope that fresh treatment under specialists can help her achieve lasting recovery.

Mammito’s intervention raises important questions about how we approach cases like Achieng’s. By advocating for empathy and understanding, she reminds us that mental health recovery is rarely linear, and that offering unconditional support can be just as crucial as medical treatment itself.