Also known as: activist Boniface Mwangi
Human rights activist and 2027 presidential candidate for Ukweli Party, recently sanctioned by US over torture allegations in Tanzania.
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The Standard
… 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). …
South Sudan graft whistleblower abducted in KenyaThe Standard
… That is why the recent action by the United States over the ordeal of Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire should embarrass Kenya. …
It's shameful for the government to ignore the cries of Kenyans abused abroadThe Standard
… 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 M23, FDLR commanders over alleged atrocities in DRCCitizen Digital
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 …
US sanctions senior Tanzanian police officer over torture of activists Boniface Mwangi, Agather AtuhaireThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeActivists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire Narrating their harrowing experiences in the hands of Tanzanian Authorities last Month. …
US sanctions Tanzania police official, bars him over rights violationsThe Standard
… We await his arraignment in court and will ensure he is properly represented." Activist Boniface Mwangi, who visited Mr Angoya at the hospital, also failed to arrest, claiming that the allegations are politically motivated. …
Questions over arrest of OCS as activists defend himCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY | BONIFACE MWANGI Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya has been released unconditionally, hours after his arrest over the release of 64 suspects detained during Monday’s nationwide protests linked to the transport sec …
Nairobi Central OCS Angoya released as police dismiss reports of planned arraignmentCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY| BONIFACE MWANGI Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya has been admitted to the Lang’ata Hospital after reportedly developing complications following his arrest over the release of 64 suspects detained during Monday’s …
Nairobi Central OCS hospitalised after arrest for releasing 64 protest suspectsCitizen Digital
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Opposition leaders raise alarm over France-Kenya military pactCitizen Digital
Activist Boniface Mwangi rallies Gen Z voters in 2027 presidential bid By Citizen Reporter May 09, 2026 09:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Activist Boniface Mwangi announces his 2027 presidential bid on …
Activist Boniface Mwangi rallies Gen Z voters in 2027 presidential bidWiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has taken a 5.6-point lead over Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the WANTAM online opposition flag bearer vote for the 2027 election, reversing an earlier double-digit deficit. The first round of voting closes ahead of an August 23 debate featuring the top five contenders.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has taken a 5.6-point lead over Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the WANTAM online opposition flag bearer vote for the 2027 election, reversing an earlier double-digit deficit. The first round of voting closes ahead of an August 23 debate featuring the top five contenders.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
The UK has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Laikipia after the Kenyan government failed to issue required licences, amid stalled ratification of a 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement. A coalition of human rights activists, victims' families, and local leaders have submitted a petition to Parliament and state agencies setting conditions for any renewed deal, citing concerns over legal jurisdiction and historical injustices.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 51-year-old businessman allegedly abducted from Nairobi and deported to South Sudan holds both Kenyan and South Sudanese nationality, according to documents reviewed by The Standard. Amnesty International Kenya and activist Boniface Mwangi have raised concerns about his unlawful removal and current detention at a military facility in Juba.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
WANTAM Advisory Committee has launched a digital voting platform to select a single opposition presidential flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, with voting scheduled for July 25–26. The process involves an initial digital vote followed by a public debate among the top five candidates and a final round of voting.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga and former Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo have criticized Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's remarks calling for joint Kenya-Tanzania action to curb Gen Z activism, which legal figures warn could roll back democratic gains in East Africa.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →