Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been released from police custody after spending a night in detention following his arrest on Sunday morning.
The well-known human rights advocate was taken into custody at Kamukunji Police Station over remarks made about plans to infiltrate the Standard Chartered Marathon, which authorities interpreted as incitement.
On Monday, Human Rights Activist Hussein Khalid confirmed Mwangi’s release, sharing an emotional video capturing Mwangi’s reunion with his wife and children.
Also present at the release was Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua, a longstanding ally of Mwangi and vocal supporter of human rights.
“I can confirm firmly that Boniface Mwangi has been freed with no charges. His wife, children, and friends were there during his release,” Khalid stated, affirming Mwangi’s support from family and colleagues throughout the ordeal.
Mwangi’s arrest had drawn swift responses from the human rights community, with many raising concerns about freedom of expression and the right to peaceful activism.
As Mwangi returns to his advocacy work, supporters are hopeful that his case will highlight the importance of safeguarding civil liberties in Kenya.
