Kaluma urges Kenyans to cherish their democracy after Boniface Mwangi’s deportation
Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has urged Kenyans to cherish the country’s democracy and Bill of Rights.
This is following activist Boniface Mwangi’s deportation on May 22, 2025, after detention for three days in Tanzania.
In a statement on X on Friday, May 23, 2025, Kaluma has also asked Kenyans to enjoy their democratic rights within the country’s boundaries to avoid confrontation with foreign authorities.
“Let’s cherish our democracy and the Bill of Rights. As we enjoy these, let’s always remember that all animals, including humans, are “territorial” and keep to the “territory” of Kenya,” he said.
“Usiruke mpaka upatikane kwa nchi ya Simba, hasa Simba Jike, kwani utajilaumu mwenyewe! “‘Don’t cross boundaries and get into a territory of the fierce, as you will have yourself to blame.”
Boniface Mwangi’s release
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, confirmed the activists’ release.
“We have been engaging through diplomatic channels, and we have engaged with the Tanzanian authorities. The information we have is that he has been released,” he stated.
The CS has assured Kenyans that there will be elaborate communication on his release, including from the activist himself in due time.
“We believe that in good time, there will be communication, including from him (Boniface Mwangi) after he has found an opportunity to talk,” he stated.
“I am confident and have been assured that he has been released. I am no longer talking about his release being imminent; I am talking about what is being done.”
Speaking after his release on the evening of Thursday, May 22, 2025, Mwangi revealed the physical and emotional toll of his ordeal at the hands of the Tanzanian authorities before being deported to Kenya.
“I have gone through four dark days; I have been tortured very badly. I can barely walk,” Mwangi narrated.
He extended his gratitude to the public and supporters who raised their voices and stood in solidarity during his detention.
“Thank you to everyone who spoke and stood with us; the solidarity was not in vain,” he added.
Additionally, he expressed deep concern for his fellow detainee, Ugandan journalist and lawyer Agather, with whom he was held and subjected to similar brutal treatment.
“I am very concerned about Agather because we were tortured together, and they did very horrible things to us. So, I hope Agather is safe,” he stated.
