Renowned activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested on Saturday, July 19, 2025, by detectives at his Lukenya home in Machakos County over alleged involvement in facilitating terrorist activities during the anti-government protests held on June 25.
According to police sources, officers recovered two mobile phones, a laptop, and several notebooks from his residence during the early morning raid.
Mwangi was later escorted to his Nairobi-based office at Mageuzi Hub on Rose Avenue, where a further search yielded nine assorted external hard drives, two laptops, company seals for Brave Media Ltd and Courage Ltd, a company stamp, six cheque books, stamp duty document copies, two unused tear gas canisters, and a 7.62mm blank round.
He is currently being held at Pangani Police Station, awaiting arraignment on Monday, July 21. Authorities say he will face charges related to the facilitation of terrorist acts and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The arrest of the outspoken human rights defender has sparked online debate, with supporters demanding transparency and questioning the motive behind the dramatic operation.
