Boniface Mwangi says his life is in danger and reveals attempts to intimidate him
Human rights activist and presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi has accused the government of orchestrating a campaign of threats, harassment, and intimidation to derail his bid for the presidency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Mwangi said there is a state-sponsored plot to discredit him and his political ambition.
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“Death threats are not new to me and my family, but the current regime has taken it to a new low. They have billions and bullets, but we have truth, people-power, and God,” the statement read.
The Ukweli Party leader has already declared his intentions of running for the country’s top seat in the 2027 general polls and explained why he wants to be the next president.
“Why are we gathered here today? We are gathered here to celebrate the Katiba and see how it can be implemented to the letter. I have selected this great day to announce that I am going to be running for the President of the Republic of Kenya,” he announced on August 27, 2025.
Mwangi, known for his vocal advocacy against corruption and police brutality, claims that the latest events, including illegal raids, digital surveillance, and even death threats, are plans to weaken him politically.
“They came to my home without a warrant and confiscated devices and documents. Days later, the same officers accused me publicly of facilitating terrorism and money laundering. without evidence,” the statement read.
Most recently, on October 9, 2025, while traveling to Kilifi, Mwangi says a used bullet casing was planted in his carry-on bag at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi.
“There is only one way of interpreting this incident: a direct threat to my life. I now believe my life is in danger,” he said.
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Who is after Mwangi?
Mwangi said he no longer trusts the police or the judicial system to offer protection or justice.
“Like the majority of Kenyans, I do not trust the police. Instead of opening investigations into attacks against me, they arrest me on fabricated charges,” he said.
The activist said his communication channels are regularly monitored and disrupted, and his team’s mobilisation efforts face obstruction through unexplained internet outages and denied permits.
“There is a coordinated attempt by the state, using both legal and illegal channels, to frustrate and intimidate me. They’re even planning to deregister my businesses and target my taxes,” he warned.
Mwangi believes the ultimate aim is to block his 2027 presidential bid. He says the regime is attempting to weaponise the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and sow ethnic division to discredit his campaign.
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“The government is afraid. They know that change is coming and they are terrified of a youth-led movement. They fear the Ballot Revolution. But they cannot stop an idea whose time has come,” he said.
He also expressed concern over ongoing state violence and impunity, referencing the Kenya Human Rights Commission’s 2024 report documenting 159 cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.
“The regime has lied that there will be no more abductions, but innocent Kenyans are still being found dead in police stations and morgues. Secret torture chambers and hit squads are still operational,” the statement read.
