Intelligence Brief | Boniface Mwangi's Arrest Under Terror Charges Sparks Outcry in Kenya

1. Incident Overview

• On 20 July 2025, Kenyan activist and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi was arrested at his residence near Nairobi and faces charges of “facilitation of terrorist acts” linked to the large-scale anti-government protests on 25 June 2025.

• The Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed his arrest and stated he would be for…