Prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested by individuals believed to be officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at his home in Lukenya, Machakos County, on Saturday afternoon.

• DCI officers confiscated Mwangi's gadgets and did not provide a reason for his arrest.
• His wife condemned the arrest, labeling it an act of terrorism, and demanded his immediate release.
• Mwangi has been a vocal critic of President William Ruto's administration and recently filed a petition against the Tanzanian government for human rights violations.

Human rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire have sued the Tanzanian government for human rights violations, demanding one million dollars (approximately Ksh129 million) each in compensation.

• They claim to have been tortured for three days by individuals believed to be Tanzanian authorities.
• The lawsuit was filed at the East African Court of Justice on July 18, with support from seven civil society groups.
• Both activists accused President Suluhu of complicity in their torture, vowing to fight for justice and raise awareness of their ordeal.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a warning regarding fraudulent fundraising efforts to bail out protesters arrested during recent demonstrations, clarifying that these efforts are not associated with their organization.

• LSK has received reports of individuals falsely claiming to be members to solicit funds.
• The warning was reiterated by Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya.
• Protesters remain in custody facing various charges, with some unable to pay bail amounts as high as Ksh200,000.