Activist Boniface Mwangi expected in court
Activist Boniface Mwangi is set to be arraigned in court Monday over alleged facilitation of terrorist activities during the June 25 protests.
According to a statement, Mwangi was arrested Saturday by detectives at his residence in Lukenya in Machakos County in connection with the facilitation of terrorist activities during the June 25, 2025, protests.
During the arrest, detectives recovered two mobile phones, a laptop, and several notebooks.
“Mwangi is currently in custody at Pangani Police Station, where he is undergoing processing to be arraigned tomorrow, Monday, July 21, 2025, for offences related to facilitation of terrorist acts and unlawful possession of ammunition”, detectives said over the weekend.
His detention triggered a wave of condemnation online, with the hashtag #FreeBonifaceMwangi going viral.
Margaret Kalekye
Writes about local news for KBC Digital.
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