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Mwangi details three days of torture, abuse in Tanzania

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi in a wheelchair at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa, on May 22, 2025. He was dumped at Horohoro after detention in Tanzania. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Rights activist Boniface Mwangi, has broken his silence following his release from detention in Tanzania, recounting a harrowing ordeal of torture and intimidation.

"My body is broken in ways you will never know, but my spirit is very strong. I hope Agather is safe. They did terrible, horrible things to us," Mwangi said moments after landing at Wilson Airport from Mombasa.

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