Boniface Mwangi Spends the Night in Jail

Kenyan police are seeking to detain activist Boniface Mwangi and four other protesters for 21 days to complete investigations, accusing them of false publication, unlawful assembly, and incitement. This move has sparked widespread calls for their release, with the hashtag #FreeBonifaceMwangi trending on social media. Critics argue that the detention is an attempt to suppress dissent and is reminiscent of detention without trial. The situation has also drawn attention to the case of Shad Khalif, with calls for his release and accountability for his whereabouts.

His lawyer responded saying

Kulingana na article 37 ya Kenya, you are supposed to have a right to protest. That is your constitutional right which is enshrined kwa katiba. What they were doing was demanding for accountability. We have tried to engage the officers on the aspect of releasing him on bail. Unfortunately, we are yet to meet that conclusion.

We shall update you as the story unfolds. Here is a full video of the lawyers interaction with the media: