- On Monday, July 21, human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was brought to the Coffee Law Court
- Initially, the Criminal Investigation Department (DCI) said Mwangi would be charged with facilitating terrorism
- But in the indictment presented to the court, the Directorate of the Prosecutions accuses the activist of two different offenses
Nairobi – A criminal case against renowned human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has taken on a new dimension a day after his arrest.
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On Sunday, July 20, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) issued a statement explaining why Mwangi was arrested.
Why was Boniface Mwangi arrested?
In a statement, DCI revealed that they would propose to sue the activist for failing to facilitate terrorist activities during The procession of June 25, 2025.
“Mwangi is currently in custody at the Pangani police station, where he is being dealt with and brought to court tomorrow, Monday, July 21, 2025, for offenses associated with facilitating terrorist acts and unlawful shootings,” DCI It said.
Is Boniface Mwangi charged with terrorism?
However, on Monday, July 21, the authorities appeared to dismiss the charges of terrorism after bringing Mwangi to the Coffee Law Court.
In the prosecution paper seen by TUKO.co.ke, the activist is now charged with owning a shotgun and a valid gun certificate.
According to the indictment, Mwangi was allegedly found with three gas jars and empty bullets.
“Owning a shot without a valid gun certificate C/SEC (1) (c) as read by section 26 (2) (b) of the Armor Cap 114 Laws of Kenya. Three“
How did Kenyans say about the removal of terrorism charges
The government’s move to cancel terrorism charges against those human rights activists has attracted different emotions from Kenyans.
Hussein Khalid:
“How confused is this government. They have now dismissed terrorism charges against Boniface Mwangi. They are charged with” owning a shot. “
I’m a chege:
“Every weapon they try to use against us will not succeed. The voice of the people is the voice of the Lord.”
Ndùngù kìriga:
“Can they surrender their equipment in advance because it has nothing to do with tears?”
John Nderitu:
“This should be a valid accusation … a terrorist charge claimed by commercial activists was not there. Their claims were designed to make anger.”
Rasta Maina 🇰🇪:
“They are just trying to silence government critics but they will not succeed ✊🏾.“
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What Martha Karua said about the arrest of Boniface Mwangi
As previously reported, Mwangi’s arrest attracted accusations, with the government accused of suppressing law -abiding human rights defenders.
PLP leader Martha Karua He made a statement criticizing the visible weapons of government agencies to suppress the opposition.
Siaya governor James Orengo also issued a statement criticizing President William Ruto’s administration for failing to terrorize terrorism against protesters and activists.
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