Activist Boniface Mwangi was released on a KSh 1 million bond after facing charges of unlawful possession of gas canisters and ammunition, sparking public outcry.

Police Reforms Working Group (PWRG) has raised concern over the arrest of activist Boniface Mwangi, citing it as an effort to intimidate lawful dissent.PWRG in a statement on Monday dismissed DCI terrorism claims,

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was released on bail after being charged with possession of teargas canisters and a blank rifle round. His arrest highlights the tensions around government critics in Kenya following a political blogger's death in custody that instigated violent protests.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations had linked human activist Boniface Mwangi to terrorist activities during the June 25 Gen Z demonstrations.

The prosecution has dropped terrorism charges against prominent activist Boniface Mwangi, following his high-profile arrest over the weekend. Instead, Mwangi now faces two lesser charges related to the alleged possession of ammunition without a valid firearm certificate.

A coalition of Pan-African organisations and human rights defenders has condemned the Kenyan government over what they describe as a dangerous slide into authoritarianism. They highlighted growing concerns over arbitrary arrests, police brutality, and the weaponization of the justice system targeting youth and activists.

Njugush hilariously reacted to Boniface Mwangi's arrest with a satirical skit that questioned the evidence shared by the DCI, sparking online debate.