Activist Boniface Mwangi released from police custody

Activist Boniface Mwangi has been set free moments after being arrested by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers.

The activist was arrested after being suspected of organising a revolution against the Jubilee Government.

Boniface Mwangi finally released unconditionally. ??? pic.twitter.com/j9sZWetzJh

— BRAVIN™ (@IamBravin) May 6, 2019

In a post on twitter, Mwangi had earlier stated that the officers had not revealed to him reasons behind the arrest.

I have been arrested by @DCI_Kenya from my house. We are headed to Central Police Station. I haven't been told the reason for my arrest.

— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) May 6, 2019

The popular governance activist received backing from alot of online users who called for his release.

Boniface mwangi finally out of central police station ? , solidarity in Kenya is amazing #KOT #FreeBonifaceMwangi pic.twitter.com/eH5VwDNrvD

— Shanice_Ke?? (@Shanice_254) May 6, 2019

Reports indicate that Mwangi was arrested in connection with the Red Vest Movement protest led by his fellow activist Beatrice Waithera alias Bettie wa Shiro staged in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) last week in protest of the runaway corruption being witnessed in the country.

Mwangi led fellow activists in pushing for Waithera’s release from Central Police Station.

The protest received coverage from international media including Al Jazeera.