Activist Boniface Mwangi has declared his candidacy for the 2027 Presidential elections in Kenya, centering his campaign on promises of free education, health, and water. Announcing his bid at Ufungumano House in Nairobi on Wednesday, August 27, Mwangi joins a growing list of contenders for the top seat, driven by concerns over national debt, human rights, and the high cost of living.

• Mwangi's political platform, themed Mwanzo Mpya (A New Beginning), emphasizes love, courage, and a commitment to fighting corruption and police brutality.
• He plans to employ a grassroots campaign, engaging ordinary Kenyans through door-to-door meetings, and vows to reject alliances with tribal leaders or figures from past regimes.
• This marks Mwangi's second political attempt, following an unsuccessful bid for Starehe Member of Parliament in the 2017 General Election, where he finished third.
• Notable figures also expressing interest in the 2027 presidency include former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and Wiper Patriotic Front's Kalonzo Musyoka.