Kenyan police arrested human rights activist Boniface Mwangi on suspicion of facilitating terrorism during anti-government protests, which resulted in at least 19 fatalities. Authorities allege Mwangi helped orchestrate unrest during the violent demonstrations. He faces charges for illegal possession of ammunition and noxious substances found during a raid on his home, though his attorney claims he did not possess these items. The arrest occurs amid rising tensions related to police violence and state repression in Kenya.
Mwangi, 42, was arrested on Saturday. Police said they recovered several items from his home, including unused teargas canisters, a 7.62mm blank round, mobile phones, a laptop, and notebooks.
The charge sheet states that Mwangi was "found in possession of noxious substances to wit three teargas canisters without lawful authority." He also faces a charge for possessing a single round of blank ammunition illegally.
Mwangi's wife, Njeri, said on social media that security personnel had raided their home "talking of terrorism and arson."
Mwangi, a longtime anti-corruption campaigner and former parliamentary candidate, is known for his outspoken criticism of police abuses and state repression.
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