Activist Boniface Mwangi fears for life after police bug phone
Mwangi told AFP on Wednesday that he had "life-threatening concerns" and felt "violated" by the actions...
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Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi fears for his life after a report revealed authorities installed spyware on his phone during his July 2025 arrest. The surveillance tool, developed by Israeli company Cellebrite, gave police access to all his personal data, raising concerns he could be a target for elimination due to his activism and presidential bid.
- Citizen Lab at Canada's Toronto University published the report on Tuesday, identifying the spyware.
- Mwangi, who is running for president in 2027, stated he has "life-threatening concerns" and feels "violated."
- The activist plans to use Citizen Lab's findings in court to challenge ongoing criminal charges from his 2025 arrest.
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Politicians and Activists Allege Police Misconduct and Demand Investigations - February 2026
Several public figures have raised alarms over alleged police misconduct. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei is demanding investigations into the alleged use of police officers to recover debts, specifically citing incidents where dairy cows were confiscated in Mosoriot Village. In Mwala, MP Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has publicly demanded action against the Mbiuni OCS, Francis Mutua, accusing the officer of leading a criminal gang. In a separate incident, the family of Vincent Ayomo, who was allegedly shot dead by police during a rally in Kitengela, is experiencing delays with his post-mortem. Activist Boniface Mwangi also expressed fear for his life after a report revealed authorities installed spyware on his phone during a July 2025 arrest. These events have led Embakasi East MP Babu Owino to support calls for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
