Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested and initially charged with terrorism-related offenses following his involvement in recent anti-government protests. After widespread condemnation and accusations of government overreach, authorities dropped the terror charges and instead charged Mwangi with unlawful possession of ammunition, reportedly involving teargas canisters and a blank round. Mwangi was released on bail and has publicly denounced the charges as an attempt to intimidate and silence critics of President William Ruto's administration. Rights groups and observers have criticized the Kenyan government's use of anti-terror laws to target activists and protesters, warning of a broader crackdown on dissent. The case has sparked national debate about the weaponization of the justice system and the state of civil liberties in Kenya.
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