Activist and politician Boniface Mwangi has accused state agencies of attempting to frustrate his political ambitions.
Speaking on Sunday, Mwangi claimed that efforts are underway to disqualify him from running for president in the 2027 General Election.
He alleged that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) were being used to challenge his eligibility.
“IEBC has been told to challenge my eligibility, and then KRA is supposed to come after me. They’ve done everything they can throw at me,” Mwangi claimed.
The activist, known for his vocal stance on governance and accountability, said state operatives have previously tried to link him to serious charges to silence him politically.
“They started with terrorism. They realized that couldn’t stick. Now they’re trying to find anything that can stick to disband me from running for president,” he added.
Mwangi, who has announced his intention to contest the presidency, claimed the alleged targeting is part of a wider scheme to intimidate independent candidates and silence dissenting voices.
The human rights defender has in the past accused the government of weaponizing institutions to suppress critics and manipulate the political space ahead of elections.
His remarks come amid increasing political activity across the country as several figures begin positioning themselves for the 2027 race.
Neither the IEBC nor the KRA has publicly responded to Mwangi’s claims.
Mwangi launched his 2027 presidential bid on August 27, 2025, at Ufungamano House, joining a list of several other candidates who have ambitions to unseat President William Ruto.
During the launch, Mwangi invited Kenyans to reflect upon his historic journey and unveil a significant transition towards a new chapter for Kenya.
“To mark 15 years since the promulgation of the Constitution, let's gather to honour what we have done together, out of love for our country,” he said.
“We have always fought for a better country, and now it is time to unveil new possibilities of building that Kenya, a Kenya that works for all of us.”
Mwangi, a former photojournalist turned activist, has been a prominent voice in Kenya’s civil society for over a decade, leading campaigns on social justice, corruption, and human rights.