Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has declared that he will run for the presidential seat in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Mwangi launched his 2027 presidential bid on Wednesday during Katiba Day at Ufungamano House.
The Activist now joins a list of several other candidates who have ambitions to unseat President William Ruto.
Among those with interests in vying for the presidential seat are Mumias East MP Peter Salasya and former Chief Justice David Maraga, among others.
During the launch, Mwangi invited Kenyans to reflect upon his historic journey and unveil a significant transition towards a new chapter for Kenya.
“To mark 15 years since the promulgation of the Constitution, let's gather to honour what we have done together, out of love for our country,” he said.
“We have always fought for a better country, and now it is time to unveil new possibilities of building that Kenya, a Kenya that works for all of us.”
Mwangi said Kenyans from all walks of life should join him and offer their support, stating that he will only work with 'clean' people.
"If I take this water and it is clean now, and I put a drop of urine, human waste, or cow dung, it will be contaminated. It will be a mistake for me to try to work with anyone who is contaminated," he said.
Mwangio said the country can't change if it works with people who have previously been in the government and have not achieved anything for the people.
In July, Mwangi was arrested and charged with terrorism, but the charges were dropped.
Mwangi was arrested at his Lukenya home in Machakos County by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
They said the arrest was in connection with his suspected involvement in the coordination and facilitation of acts deemed to constitute terrorism under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Detectives said they recovered several electronic devices and documents during the operation at home. They also said two unused teargas canisters were recovered from his office at Mageuzi Hub in Hurlingham, as well as one blank round of 7.62mm ammunition.
Also found were nine assorted external hard drives, two laptops, company seals for Brave Media Ltd and Courage Ltd, a company stamp, six cheque books, and copies of stamp duty documents.
Authorities alleged that Mwangi played a key logistical and financial role in the June 25 protests, during which scores were killed, public property was destroyed, and security officers were injured.
