Activist Boniface Mwangi released without charges after alleged abduction

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has been released after spending hours at the Kamukunji Police Station.

 His release, confirmed by Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid, comes after Mwangi was reportedly abducted from his home in Machakos on Sunday, October 27.

Mwangi was at home with his two sons when unidentified individuals took him.

He was later found at the Kamukunji Police Station in Nairobi.

Khalid shared a video of Mwangi with his family and several lawyers, including Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua.

“I can confirm firm that Boniface Mwangi has been freed with no charges. Wife, children and friends were there during his release,” Khalid said on Monday morning.

 On Sunday, six individuals allegedly arrived at Mwangi's residence, Courage Base, around 7:15 a.m. and forcefully took him to an unknown location, according to his wife, Njeri.

“This morning, at around 7:15, six uninformed people went to Courage Base and forcefully took my husband @bonifacemwangi from the house. I have no idea who, why or where they have taken him,” she said.

 Khalid also expressed concern, stating, “Just received reliable information that @bonifacemwangi has been abducted by unknown persons and taken to an unknown destination. He was picked from his family home in Ukambani around 7 a.m.”

 The alleged abduction occurred a day after Mwangi launched an online campaign encouraging Kenyans to “occupy” the Standard Chartered Marathon in Nairobi. He urged supporters to attend the event dressed in attire opposing the Kenya Kwanza government.