Hussein Khalid, chief executive of VOCAL Africa, expressed alarm about activist Boniface Mwangi's location after his reported detention. Khalid stated that Mwangi became untraceable when authorities lost sight of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations vehicles during traffic. Officials at DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road denied having Mwangi when contacted. His current location remains unknown despite ongoing searches by concerned parties.
Police officers detained Mwangi at his Machakos residence earlier that day. His wife, Njeri Mwangi, verified the arrest and reported that authorities confiscated electronic equipment. Officers accused him of terrorism and arson activities, according to family statements. Khalid confirmed he was working with legal representatives to address the situation.
The detention occurred one day after Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire submitted legal documents to the East African Court of Justice. Their petition targeted multiple East African governments and community leadership. Mwangi had maintained a minimal public presence following his previous torture and removal from Tanzania.
Police officers detained Mwangi at his Machakos residence earlier that day. His wife, Njeri Mwangi, verified the arrest and reported that authorities confiscated electronic equipment. Officers accused him of terrorism and arson activities, according to family statements. Khalid confirmed he was working with legal representatives to address the situation.
The detention occurred one day after Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire submitted legal documents to the East African Court of Justice. Their petition targeted multiple East African governments and community leadership. Mwangi had maintained a minimal public presence following his previous torture and removal from Tanzania.
