Kenya has dropped a terrorism charge against activist Boniface Mwangi, replacing it with a lesser count of unlawful possession of ammunition. Mwangi denies the accusations, which rights groups call politically motivated and aimed at silencing dissent.

From Raila Odinga's treason charge in 1982 to the detention of Koigi wa Wamwere and Kenneth Matiba under Daniel arap Moi, Kenya has a long, dark history of turning dissenters into enemies of the state.

Njugush hilariously reacted to Boniface Mwangi's arrest with a satirical skit that questioned the evidence shared by the DCI, sparking online debate.

After widespread condemnation, he was charged with a lesser offense of unlawful possession of ammunition.The prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was charged with unlawful possession of ammunition on Monday in a case stemming from his alleged role in street protests against the government.

Police Reforms Working Group (PWRG) has raised concern over the arrest of activist Boniface Mwangi, citing it as an effort to intimidate lawful dissent.PWRG in a statement on Monday dismissed DCI terrorism claims,

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said they conducted a search at human rights activist Boniface Mwangi's offices at Mageuzi Hub in Hurlingham.