Activist Boniface Mwangi has been released after spending hours at Kamukunji Police Station. His release was confirmed by Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid, who shared a video of the activist with his family and lawyers, including Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua.
Mr Mwangi was arrested on Sunday morning at his home in Machakos, where he was with his two sons. No charges were preferred against him.
“I can confirm firmly that Boniface Mwangi has been freed with no charges. His wife, children, and friends were there during his release,” Mr Khalid stated on Monday morning.
His arrest occurred ahead of planned protests at the Standard Chartered marathon, which took place on the same day. Mr Mwangi had been mobilising his followers to join the protest as a means of expressing discontent about the country’s leadership.
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His wife, Njeri Mwangi, who traced him to the station, said police accused him of inciting the public. “They are holding him over claims of incitement to violence. It is all about this marathon,” she explained.
Meanwhile, the marathon proceeded without interruption, despite heightened security measures that included blocked major roads. Police expressed concerns that the activist’s followers could infiltrate the event and cause violence.
Mr Mwangi’s arrest sparked an online campaign demanding his release, gaining traction among social media enthusiasts. This also led to government-affiliated users launching an online attack against him.
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