Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has been released after being detained at Kamukunji Police Station for over 24 hours.
Fellow activist and Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid confirmed his release.
The incident began when unidentified individuals reportedly took Mwangi from his residence, where he was with his two sons.
He was later located at the Kamukunji Police Station in Nairobi, where his release was documented in a video shared by Khalid. The footage showed Mwangi reuniting with his family, several lawyers, and Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua.
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According to Khalid, Mwangi was freed without charges, and his family and friends were present during his release. The abduction reportedly occurred around 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, when six unknown individuals arrived at Mwangi's residence, known as Courage Base, and took him to an undisclosed location.
His wife, Njeri, shared that she was unaware of the individuals’ identities, reasons, or destination.
Khalid expressed deep concern over Mwangi’s abduction, stating that he had received credible information indicating that Mwangi had been taken by unknown individuals from his family home in Ukambani early Sunday morning.
This alleged abduction took place shortly after Mwangi initiated an online campaign calling on Kenyans to “occupy” the Standard Chartered Marathon in Nairobi. He encouraged supporters to attend the event in attire opposing the Kenya Kwanza government.
