▪️Andiego reminds Christina Raura she has never lost to a Tanzanian boxer but said she will also exercise humanity to ensure she doesn’t destroy a neighbour
February 23, 2026
East Africa’s most accomplished female boxer, Kenya’s Liz Andiego aka Mkono Chuma, has issued a stern, bone-chilling warning to her Tanzanian opponent, Christina Raura, ahead of her highly anticipated professional debut on February 28, 2026 at the Mass House along Ngong Road.
The 38-year-old Olympian has promised a “rain of stones” in the form of her hard punches in the four-round super-middleweight contest.
“I’m telling Raura be ready for a rain of stones and pain,” Andiego told boxersworld.co.ke in an interview displaying an aura of confidence and excitement in graduating to the paid ranks officially.
Known for her fierce, aggressive style and decorated career, Andiego has made it clear that her entry into professional boxing is not just for participation, but for annihilation.
“I have been training like a wounded buffalo,” Andiego said, adding: “Tanzania is a neighbor, but on that ring, there are no neighbors although I’ll also exercise humanity not to destroy her because I know right right now she’s not sleeping well.
“I’m reminding Raura to ensure her guard is made of iron because I am bringing a rain of stones from my hard punches. She has to be ready to withstand the fire.”
Raura should also be reminded that in 2011, Andiego overpowered two men assailants after her phone in Nairobi’s Korogocho slums.
She had visited her sister and was on her way home when the two thugs accosted her. Once they tasted her hard punches, they realised Andiego was not the normal female victims they’re used to bullying. Unable to withstand Andiego’s painful shots, they did a Usain Bolt and never looked back.
Andiego, who made history as the first East African female boxer to compete at the Olympics (2012 London), has thanked the Boxing Federation of Kenya for allowing her to turn professional while maintaining her amateur status in the dual pathway now common among boxers worldwide.
“I thank BFK through our President Anthony Otieno aka Jamal and the Ministry in charge of sports for always helping the boxing team to travel for major international tournaments,” said Andiego.
“I can say this is what has built me to reach where I am today being the first woman boxer to represent Kenya at the Olympics and the first woman to captain Kenya’s national team, all this is due to Jamal and his team they’ve really uplifted our spirits we female boxers. God bless them.”
Andiego started boxing in 2008 at Kariobangi Hall popularly known as Bangladesh under coach Dalmas Otieno, a former boxer.
She made her international debut in the 2010 Women’s World Championships in Barbados, and has since then been a regular member of the national team save for a brief interruption in 2015 following a motorbike accident.
“I want the whole world to know I have really worked hard to be recognised, it’s not by luck.
“I wasn’t in a rush to turn pro since I didn’t see the urge to but now that it’s accepted by the IBA boxers can fight pro and still compete for your country in amateur tournaments, I said why not because I have no opponents locally, and lack of competition is not good for an athlete. I consulted with my national team coaches before taking this step. My aim as a pro is to go for titles and eventually a world title.”
Since 2021 when she stopped Metrix Sagina in the first round of the light-heavyweight bout in the Jamal Cup at Charter Hall, Andiego has not fought locally against a Kenyan opponent. They’re all scared of her stone fists.
“I have really struggled with a shortage of local opponents and I’m hungry to make a statement in my new path.”
The fight, part of the “Nightmare in Nairobi 2” card organized by Kalakoda Promotions, marks a pivotal shift for the seasoned boxer.
Promoter Greg Cox told boxersworld.co.ke they’re all set for Andiego’s pro debut and appealed to more top Kenyan female boxers to join her stable.
Andiego last fought in October, 2025, in the Africa Zone 3 Championships at the Kasarani Arena in Nairobi, dropping a suspicious points defeat to DR Congo’s Mwamba Lulua in the finals. She didn’t take that defeat lightly.
She’s now looking to unleash her frustration on the Tanzanian boxer.
Andiego is known for her immense power and reach, often using a “beast mode” approach to overwhelm opponents.
“I know the Tanzanian style, and I have prepared to handle it. I’ve never lost to a Tanzanian boxer. The goal is to make my professional debut a night to remember,” said Andiego.
Andiego’s highlights in amateur boxing
Two gold: 2022 Zone 3 and 2024 Mandela Cup
Four silvers: 2022 and 2024 Africa Championships, 2024 Olympic qualifiers in Dakar and 2025 Zone 3 in Nairobi
Two bronze: 2021 Zone 3 and 2023 Africa Championships in Yaounde
Four times: At Women’s Worlds and thrice in the Commonwealth Games
