Boniface Mwangi

Boniface Mwangi

activist Kenya

Boniface Mwangi is a prominent Kenyan human rights activist and photographer known for his vocal stance on social justice issues and political accountability. He gained national recognition for his activism during protests against government policies, particularly regarding taxation and governance. Mwangi has been instrumental in mobilizing young people and advocating for their rights, often using social media to organize and amplify voices in the fight against injustices.

Born on Jul 01, 1982 (43 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
98,212
Power
194$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 5.00 0.18% +0% 53,771,296 98,212 $106,000 194$
Totals 2 53,771,296 98,212 $106,000 194$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Boniface Mwangi is highlighted as a Kenyan activist who was abducted and tortured in Tanzania. 5

Kizza Besigye Agather Atuhire Bob Njagi Nicholas Oyoo Martha Karua
The Standard: Report warns civic freedoms in East Africa under strain

Kenya Kenya: Boniface Mwangi is a Kenyan activist who was arrested in May 2025, unsettling rights defenders. 5

Kizza Besigye Agather Atuhaire Bob Njagi
The Standard: Report: Kenya's safe-haven status at risk amid rising repression

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Boniface Mwangi was detained in Tanzania earlier this year along with Agather Atuhaire. 6

Tiffany Wertheimer Bob Njagi Nicholas Oyoo Bobi Wine Yoweri Museveni Agather Atuhaire Kizza Besigye
BBC: Kenyan activists missing in Uganda found safe after five weeks

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi went missing and was later reported to have been tortured in Tanzania. 3

Wycliffe Muia Samia Suluhu Hassan Musalia Mudavadi Mahmoud Thabit Kombo Hussein Khalid John Ogutu Agather Atuhaire Tundu Lissu
BBC: Kenya demands safety for its citizens after post-poll crackdown

Kenya Kenya: Sankok raised questions about Boniface Mwangi's visit to Tanzania amid a court process. 5

David Sankok Martha Karua Tundu Lissu Samia Suluhu Kizza Besigye
The Standard: EALA MP Sankok claims Tanzania polls met constitutional standards

Tanzania Tanzania: Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi questioned the validity of Ms Hassan’s election. 5

Samia Suluhu Hassan Tundu Lissu Hussein Ali Mwinyi Thabit Kombo Deogratias Munishi William Ruto Cyril Ramaphosa
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Samia historic win: Puzzle of unprecedented voter turnout and her vow to crush protests

Kenya Kenya: Activist and presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi now claims his life is in danger after a bullet was allegedly planted in his luggage. 5

Kivutha Kibwana
The Standard: Activist Mwangi claims life in danger after bullet cartridge planted in his luggage

Kenya Kenya: Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has alleged that a used bullet casing was planted in his luggage while travelling. 5

The Standard: Boniface Mwangi claims bullet was planted in his luggage

Kenya Kenya: In Tanzania, Boniface Mwangi of Kenya and Agather Atuhaire of Uganda are abducted. 5

William Ruto Yoweri Museveni Samia Suluhu Hassan Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Bob Njagi Nicholas Oloo Agather Atuhaire Musalia Mudavadi
The Standard: Why Ruto, Museveni and Suluhu must listen to dissenting voices

Kenya Kenya: Boniface Mwangi is a Kenyan activist who was previously arrested and border dumped in Tanzania. 5

Bob Njangi Nicholas Oyoo Bobi Wine Agather Atuhaire
The Standard: Kenya seeks Uganda's help to trace Njagi, Oyoo allegedly abducted in Kampala