The Kenai police on Monday held human rights activist Bonifes Mevangi with the possession of ammunition as part of the investigation of “facilitating terrorist activities” during anti-government protests.
Officials claim that during the June 25 protests, Mewangad organized unrest, which became violent and 19 people died on lease.
On the same date last year, a protest was called to recall the victim of police violence in another major protest against President William Ruto’s government.
What do we know about the case?
42 -year -old Mawnagi, what was arrested on Saturday. Police said several items were recovered from his house, including unused Tiergas canister, an empty round of 7.62 mm, mobile phones, a laptop and notebook.
The charge sheet states that Mawnagi was “found in the possession of the Nokas matter for three Tiergas canister without any legal rights.” He faces an allegation to keep a round of illegally empty ammunition.
On Sunday, the police said that Mawnagi was planned on Monday to facilitate the “Terrorist Act” associated with protests.
Attorney Nanjana Maina of Bonifes Mawnagi has said that the worker never claimed any police items.
MWANGI’s wife, NJRI, said on social media that security personnel had raided their home “talking about terrorism and arson”.
In Nairobi, the court was packed with supporters and activists, which were several wrapped in the Kenai flag, including Mewaga Himal.
Who is Bonifes Mevangi?
For a long time, anti -corruption preacher and former Parliamentary candidate, Mawnagi, has been known for his vocal criticism of abuses and state oppression. His arrest in Kenya amid fresh disturbance triggers the death of political blogger Albert Ozwang in police custody last month.
Ozwang’s death, which the police had earlier claimed that there was a suicide, expressed national displeasure after a dead body. Protests have created early demonstrations against high cost of life, corruption, and alleged police cruelty.
In May, Mawnagi was detailed and deported from Dance Tanzania after attending a court hearing for opposition leader Tundu Lisu. He later alleged that Tanzania security officials had assaulted him and Uganda activist Ageth Atuheir during custody.
Edited by: Elizabeth Shumacker
