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Ruto faces backlash for using terror laws against protesters; Boniface Mwangi highlights state intimidation. DPP explains terrorism charges after public outcry.
President William Ruto's administration is facing backlash for using terrorism charges against anti-government protesters, a decision critics claim is intended to intimidate dissent amidst rising public discontent in Nairobi.
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has clarified its recent decisions to charge numerous protesters with terrorism following public backlash. The office asserts that these charges comply with the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
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On July 19, 2025, Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested on charges of terrorism and money laundering, which were later dropped in favor of unlicensed ammunition possession. His case has evoked memories of historical state repression against dissenters.
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has justified its decision to file terrorism charges against suspects involved in violent protests on June 25 and July 7, stating that the charges relate to serious acts that threaten national security.
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