The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed that activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested on Saturday July 19, 2025 at his home in Lukenya, Machakos County, for facilitating terrorist activities during the June 25, 2025 protests.
In a statement on Sunday, the DCI explained that Mwangi was found with two unused teargas canisters and one 7.62mm blank round.
“Boniface Mwangi was arrested yesterday, July 19, 2025, by detectives at his residence in Lukenya in Machakos County in connection with the facilitation of terrorist activities during the June 25, 2025, protests,” DCI reported.
During the arrest, detectives recovered two mobile phones, a laptop, and several notebooks.
“He was later escorted to his office at Mageuzi Hub, Rose Avenue in Hurlingham, where a search led to the recovery of: nine assorted external hard drives, two laptops, company seals for Brave Media Ltd and Courage Ltd, a company stamp, six cheque books, copies of stamp duty documents, two unused tear gas canisters and one 7.62mm blank round,” read part of DCI report.
Mwangi is currently in custody at Pangani Police Station, where he is undergoing processing to be arraigned on Monday, July 21, 2025, for offences related to facilitation of terrorist acts and unlawful possession of ammunition.
