Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa has condemned the arrest of political activist Boniface Mwangi.
Taking to his X account, Wamalwa stated that the abductions, enforced disappearance and killings of Kenyans constitute crimes against humanity adding that the gross violation of Human rights should stop.
“Time to Stop this BRUTO Regime’s continued gross violation of Human rights, abductions, enforced disappearances and killings of Kenyans, which constitute crimes against humanity,” he wrote.
Martha Karua also condemned the incident stating that the abductions and numerous murders of citizens must stop.
“These abductions and murders must stop @HakiKNCHR @thekhrc @achpr_cadhp a@AUC_PAPS @AUC_MoussaFaki @UNHumanRights unless concerted action is taken they will continue to abduct and murder #DrainTheSwamp #RutoMustGo,” Karua condemned.
Time to Stop this BRUTO Regime's continued gross violation of Human rights,abductions,enforced dissappearances and killings of Kenyans,which constitute Crimes against Humanity! @thekhrc @UNHumanRights @IntlCrimCourt @AUC_MoussaFaki @AUC_PAPS @antonioguterres @HakiKNCHR @WGEID pic.twitter.com/SoKboprZgg
— Eugene L. Wamalwa (@EugeneLWamalwa) October 27, 2024
Boniface arrest
According to Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo, the activist is being held at Kamukunji police station.
On the morning of Sunday, October 27, 2024, the activist’s wife Njeri Mwangi via her X account revealed her husband’s abduction, saying he was picked up from their Lukenya home in Machakos county by six unknown people.
According to Njeri, six unknown people walked into the home at about 7:15 am and picked up Mwangi.
“This morning at around 7.15, six uninformed people went to courage base and forcefully took my husband Boniface Mwangi from the house,” Njeri wrote on X.
Boniface Mwangi on StanChart Marathon
His arrest comes after the activist, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, via his X account, urged citizens to participate in the StanChart Nairobi Marathon wearing the national flag as part of their sports gear of the day.
He also encouraged those who would turn up to wear bandanas with anti-government slogans.
“Will you show up to cheer friends at the Standard Chartered marathon? You are a crucial part of the race; your cheering will motivate and energise the athletes and help reform our country in the process. This is how: -Adorn the national flag as part of your sports gear -Wear hats with the national colours -Wear a bandana with the message RutoMustGo -Record protest chants and share online -Bring a placard with your message to Ruto -Record your protest message and post online -Adopt the Kahongo song as your marathon chant -Record any incidents of police brutality towards spectators and share online -Stay calm and peaceful and have fun!” Boniface Mwangi wrote.
