Kampala, Uganda – Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has spoken out in support of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi, who is facing terrorism-related charges linked to last month’s deadly anti-government protests in Kenya.
In a tweet posted Monday morning, Bobi Wine described the charges as a tactic used by repressive regimes to silence dissent and intimidate voices of change.
“Standing in solidarity with you, comrade brother @BonifaceMwangi. Terrorism charges have for far too long been used to clamp down on opponents of repressive regimes in an attempt to silence them. We remain hopeful that freedom will triumph in the end,” Bobi Wine said.
Citing a line from American poet Walt Whitman, he added: “The ravening clouds shall not long be victorious. They shall not long possess the sky.”
According to Kenyan police, Mwangi was summoned to appear in court following a raid by authorities on his home and office, where they allegedly found electronics, tear gas canisters, and a blank firearm round.
Kenyan police say these items suggest possible links to violent protests that rocked the country last month, resulting in at least 19 deaths.
Mwangi, a well-known photojournalist and outspoken government critic, has denied any involvement in inciting violence, stating he is being targeted for his activism.
Bobi Wine’s message reflects a growing sentiment among pro-democracy activists across Africa who view Mwangi’s arrest as part of a broader crackdown on dissent in the region.
Both Wine and Mwangi have previously collaborated on human rights campaigns and have faced state harassment in their respective countries.
Rights groups are now calling on the Kenyan judiciary to uphold justice and respect due process as the case unfolds.
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