Kenyan human rights activist and 2027 presidential aspirant; detained and allegedly tortured in Tanzania in May 2025; elected Ukweli Party leader in June 2026.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 25 – Activist Boniface Mwangi has called on the government to construct a permanent monument outside Parliament in honor of young Kenyans killed during the Gen Z protests, arguing that the memorial would serve as a lasting reminder of their sacrifice and the c …
… Activist Boniface Mwangi expanded the list of demands, calling on President William Ruto’s administration to formally apologize for the deaths of young protesters and to institutionalize their remembrance. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – Activist and 2027 presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has been elected party leader of the Ukweli Party, formally taking charge of its leadership structure as he moves to expand the political outfit’s national presence ahead of the next General Election …
… FEAR OF REPERCUSSIONS Amnesty International said in a statement on Wednesday that deporting Gaddhaffy-Dit to South Sudan would pose "a serious and urgent threat to his life, safety and fundamental rights." Boniface Mwangi, a prominent Kenyan human rights activist, said he met i …
… Kenyan activist and presidential candidate Boniface Mwangi said there were reports that Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit was being held at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). …
… That is why the recent action by the United States over the ordeal of Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire should embarrass Kenya. …
… l available tools” to support lasting stability in the region.The sanctions follow a separate action two weeks ago, when the US sanctioned a senior Tanzanian police official over allegations linked to the torture and sexual assault of East African rights activists Boniface Mwangi …
US sanctions senior Tanzanian police officer over torture of activists Boniface Mwangi, Agather Atuhaire By Ian Omondi May 22, 2026 08:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A photo collage of activists Bonifac …
Human rights organisations have expressed alarm over what they describe as the return of enforced disappearances and abductions in Kenya after activist Davis Lichuma was found alive days after going missing. Lichuma was found at Kenyatta National Hospital and transferred to Nairobi Women's Hospital for treatment after allegedly being tortured and abandoned, prompting renewed calls for an independent investigation into his alleged unlawful detention.
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Human rights alarm over activist's disappearance, alleged torture and abandonment signals renewed enforced disappearance pattern in Kenya.
Human rights organisations have expressed alarm over what they describe as the return of enforced disappearances and abductions in Kenya after activist Davis Lichuma was found alive days after going missing. Lichuma was found at Kenyatta National Hospital and transferred to Nairobi Women's Hospital for treatment after allegedly being tortured and abandoned, prompting renewed calls for an independent investigation into his alleged unlawful detention.
Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi says the grievances that sparked Gen Z-led protests two years ago—high cost of living, poor governance, corruption, and economic hardship—remain unresolved, with public anger undiminished. On the anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations, he noted that heavy police deployment and restrictions reflected government fear of public dissatisfaction, and that Kenyans now regard the date as an unofficial national day of remembrance for those killed in the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
Activist Boniface Mwangi has called on the government to build a permanent monument outside Parliament to honor young Kenyans killed during the Gen Z protests, saying it would serve as a lasting reminder of their sacrifice and the country's struggle for accountability.
Activists commemorating the June 25 Gen Z protests rejected compensation and demanded the arrest and prosecution of police officers implicated in demonstrators' deaths, along with a national memorial and formal government apology. The demands were made outside Parliament as activists, families of victims, and youth groups laid flowers for those killed during the 2024 anti-government protests.
Activist and 2027 presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has been elected party leader of the Ukweli Party at its National Delegates Conference in Nairobi, taking formal control as he seeks to expand the party's national presence ahead of the next General Election.
Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, a South Sudanese whistleblower who made corruption allegations, was taken by armed, masked individuals in Nairobi early Tuesday and, according to his wife, transported to Juba. His wife told Reuters she does not know his current whereabouts in Juba and is concerned for his wellbeing.
A South Sudanese whistleblower and Kenyan citizen has been abducted at gunpoint in Nairobi, according to police. Activists fear he may be deported to South Sudan and killed for exposing corruption linked to the country's ruling elite.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should have been the first to respond when activist Boniface Mwangi alleged detention, torture, and sexual assault in Tanzania in 2025, rather than waiting for the US State Department to act. The author contends that a government valuing its citizens must protect their safety and dignity regardless of where they are.
The United States has imposed sanctions on M23 intelligence chief John Nzenze and FDLR commander Gustave Kubwayo over alleged human rights abuses, including sexual violence and attacks on civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The US said the measures target individuals linked to instability in the region.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele over alleged human rights violations involving the detention and torture of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire.
The United States has sanctioned Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele under Section 7031(c) for involvement in the detention, torture and sexual assault of Uganda's Agather Atuhaire and Kenya's Boniface Mwangi in May 2025, barring him from entering the United States.
The Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi's Central Police Station, Dishen Angoya, was arrested for allegedly releasing 64 suspects detained for anti-fuel price hike demonstrations. He was booked at Langata police station at 12:45 am Monday on suspicion of abuse of office, but failed to appear in court for arraignment after reportedly being taken ill and rushed to hospital.
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was released unconditionally hours after his arrest over the release of 64 suspects detained during Monday's nationwide protests linked to a transport sector strike. The officer had been admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after reportedly developing health complications following his arrest.
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after developing complications following his arrest for reportedly releasing 64 suspects detained during Monday's protests without proper authority. He is accused of abuse of office.
Kenyan opposition leaders and civil society groups have raised concerns that a new defence cooperation agreement with France, which allows French military personnel to operate in Kenya alongside existing British and American forces, could undermine Kenya's sovereignty and weaken accountability for crimes by foreign troops, citing troubling immunity provisions that shield foreign soldiers from local prosecution.
Presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi called on Gen Z voters to support his 2027 election bid during the 'Into The Ballot' initiative, encouraging young people to use voter cards. He also urged President Ruto to disregard Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu's remarks about Gen Z, asserting they have a right to demonstrate.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is facing criticism from human rights activists, including Kenya Human Rights Commission, over remarks regarding management of youth-led protests in the region. Rights defenders say her statements promote repression across East Africa and undermine democratic freedoms.
After the death of former president John Pombe Magufuli, deputy president Samia Suluhu Hassan ascended to Tanzania's presidency. Initially celebrated as a change from Magufuli's heavy-handed rule, Suluhu has since emerged as a hardline leader in her own right.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized President William Ruto and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu for discussing plans to jointly discipline Gen Z protesters, saying their "axis of tyranny" threatens to return East Africa to autocracy. Suluhu called for Ruto to work with her to address Gen Z unrest in both countries during Ruto's state visit to Tanzania.