Boniface Mwangi, a prominent human rights activist, has issued a powerful and emotional statement expressing new fears for his safety.
Mwangi, known for his outspoken criticism of corruption and social injustice, accused influential figures of orchestrating a plot to end his life.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Mwangi made the claims public on the day his daughter Naila turned 14, sharing a deeply personal reflection on the constant threats he faces.
“I kiss my children every day, knowing it could be my last,” he wrote, underscoring the vulnerability he feels as a target of those he claims are behind attempts to silence him.
Mwangi also posted photos of two suspicious vehicles, which he said were seen outside his office.
He noted that when confronted by security, the occupants identified themselves as police officers. This incident, he believes, is part of a coordinated effort to intimidate him.
Despite the growing concern for his safety, Mwangi remained defiant, making clear that he would not be easily cowed.
“I’m ready to die,” he said.
His statement reflects both his fearless approach to activism and the mental toll of living under constant threat.
August 3, 2024
Boniface Mwangi also referenced an earlier revelation about a plan to take his own life on August 3, 2024, stressing that he is no longer intimidated after the ordeal.
“On August 3rd, 2024, l died. I’m enjoying every day like it’s my last, so this overt intimidation, surveillance, and listening to our phone conversations will not stop me. After all, we shall all die,” Mwangi said, adding that the trauma of living under surveillance had pushed him to consider ending his own life.
On September 16, 2024, Mwangi detailed how he had prepared his will and said his farewells, overwhelmed by the weight of pain and distress linked to what he describes as state-sanctioned brutality in Kenya.
He reflected on the emotional and psychological toll of his advocacy work, admitting that it had nearly led him to take his own life on August 2, 2024.
Mwangi has built a reputation for standing up to Kenya’s powerful elites, frequently exposing corruption and human rights violations.
Over the years, his activism has garnered him widespread respect, but also a growing list of threats, making his public statements all the more alarming.
His willingness to continue despite the risks speaks to his unwavering commitment to fighting for justice.
The ongoing threats against Mwangi, however, are a testament to the perils faced by activists in Kenya as evident in Jimi Wanjigi’s case where he decried surveillance vehicles causing communications blackout at his residence.
Mwangi’s refusal to be intimidated, even in the face of possible death, continues to inspire many in the country and beyond, highlighting both his resilience and the ever-present dangers confronting those who dare to challenge the status quo.