Kenya Drops Terror Charge Against Activist Boniface Mwangi, Replaces with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
Kenya Drops Terror Charge Against Activist Boniface Mwangi, Replaces with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
The development came after the authorities faced public criticism over its use of such charges in numerous other cases.
Mwangi had been detained on Saturday and accused by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations of "facilitation of terrorist acts," which he denied.
Appearing in a Nairobi court, Mwangi was charged with "possession of noxious substances to wit three teargas cannisters without lawful authority," as well as a single round of blank ammunition. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a one million shilling (about $7,000) bail bond.
The activist's detention occurred amid a series of protests against the government. Mwangi has been arrested multiple times previously in Kenya and recently brought a case against the Kenyan, Tanzanian, and Ugandan governments regarding alleged mistreatment during a prior detention in Tanzania.
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