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  • Renowned Human Rights Activist Boniface Mwangi has accused operatives of the state of blowing up his family home, that was undergoing construction in Lukenya, Machakos County.

Renowned Human Rights Activist Boniface Mwangi has accused operatives of the state of blowing up his family home, that was undergoing construction in Lukenya, Machakos County.

In a series of tweets on Wednesday night, Boniface Mwangi alleged that state operatives visited his home, blew it up and stole from the workers on site.

According to Mwangi, he believes he is being punished for his criticism of the State and some powerful politicians in the country.

The activist noted that he is “hurting” since his family had invested massive resources in the project.


File image of Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi. [Photo: Courtesy]

He has invited the police and other investigative agencies to visit the scene and probe the matter, adding that he is keen on ensuring the guilty parties are held accountable.

By press time, none of the accused parties had responded to the claims made by Boniface Mwangi.

Below are tweets and videos by Boniface Mutua on the alleged incident: