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
0.01%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
1,178,960
Power
6,282$
Sentiment
5.70
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 15 5.93 0.92% +40% 53,771,296 691,486 $106,000 1,363$
United Kingdom 3 5.00 0.11% +20% 67,886,011 85,962 $2,700,000 3,419$
Tanzania 2 5.00 0.30% +0% 59,734,213 179,382 $63,000 189$
South Africa 1 7.00 0.37% +0% 59,308,690 222,130 $350,000 1,311$
Totals 21 240,700,210 1,178,960 $3,219,000 6,282$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Mandela’s inspirational legacy continues to inspire many emerging young African leaders such as Boniface Mwangi in advancing human rights, freedom and democracy in Kenya. 7

Mail & Guardian: Nelson Mandela’s legacy is now our responsibility – The Mail & Guardian

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi, along with Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire, went missing and were later reported to have been tortured and sexually mistreated. 5

BBC: Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenya backlash

Kenya Kenya: Boniface Mwangi is a rights activist whose song was sung by family and friends outside the police station. 7

The Standard: Utawala hitmaker Juliani says youth already successful in pushing change

Kenya Kenya: Boniface Mwangi was released on a personal bond over alleged possession of ammunition and tear gas canisters. 6

The Standard: Murkomen accuses LSK of defending 'criminals'

Kenya Kenya: Boniface Mwangi had terrorism charges dropped against him and was instead charged with illegal possession of ammunition. 6

The Standard: Experts: Misuse of terrorism charges hurting justice system, suspects

Tanzania Tanzania: Boniface Mwangi, a Kenyan human rights activist, was freed on bail after being charged with possession of teargas canisters and a single rifle round found in his home. 5

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Kenya rights activist freed on bail, charged with unlawful possession of ammunition

Kenya Kenya: The State has dropped terrorism charges against activist Boniface Mwangi, charges many Kenyans saw as both absurd and politically motivated. 7

The Standard: DPP, DCI eat humble pie after terrorism charges against Mwangi collapses

Kenya Kenya: Rights activist Boniface Mwangi was released by the Kahawa Law Courts after spending two nights in custody on terrorism charges that were dropped. 7

The Standard: Court frees Boniface Mwangi as terrorism charges collapse

Kenya Kenya: The State has dropped terrorism charges against activist Boniface Mwangi, charges many Kenyans saw as both absurd and politically motivated. 7

The Standard: Cornered by public: Government eats humble pie after absurd charges against Mwangi collapse