Boniface Mwangi explains why every meal before a protest is his last supper
Activist and human rights defender Boniface Mwangi has shared that he treats every meal before a protest as if it might be his last.
In a video posted on X on Monday, Mwangi explained that he hasn’t had sufficient rest since the first Occupy Parliament protests, which have evolved into a national movement for change.
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“This video was shot a week ago ahead of the #OccupyParliament protests. My wife and her sister were in the streets with us,” Mwangi said.
In the video, Mwangi is seen enjoying a meal with his family as they recorded skits, commenting that his wife “cut the video too soon.”
“Every meal I eat before I head to a protest is my last supper. I haven’t slept well in weeks, but the struggle is stronger than sleep,” he said.
Mwangi was a key organizer of the Occupy Parliament protests on June 18 and 25, where youthful protesters followed through on their threat to occupy Parliament.
During the June 25 protests, Mwangi was the first to raise the alarm about goons infiltrating the peaceful march to cause destruction. A group of youth managed to break through police barricades and storm Parliament, leading to a violent police response.
In a later address, President William Ruto acknowledged that the protests were peaceful until criminals infiltrated and engaged in “treasonous” acts, which he said would not go unpunished.
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The number of protesters who were shot dead remains disputed. President William Ruto mentioned during a media roundtable at State House that the number was 19.
Ahead of the upcoming protests on Thursday, Mwangi discouraged marching to State House, arguing that it would undermine the goal of holding members of Parliament accountable.
In a separate post on X later on Monday, Mwangi affirmed his participation in Tuesday’s demonstrations to Parliament.
“I know tomorrow I will be in the streets. I was there last week. I made it to the precincts of Parliament when police opened fire on unarmed protesters. Innocent lives were cut short by police. If you can’t be in the streets with us, stay home in solidarity,” he said.
