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Boniface Mwangi

Photojournalist & Activist

Taita-Taveta

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civil society

activism

Biography

Boniface Mwangi is a Kenyan photojournalist-turned-activist known for his work documenting the 2007–08 post-election violence. He has led protests for social justice and run for office in Nairobi (though unsuccessfully).

Key Achievements

Internationally recognized for his activism and journalism; TIME named him among the 100 most influential people in the world (2016).
Founded a social enterprise supporting artists.
Won CNN Africa Photojournalist of the Year twice (2008, 2010).

Notable Controversies

In May 2019 he was arrested for allegedly organizing a 'revolution', a case dropped by courts.

Quick Facts

Categorycivil society

Positionactivism

Education

Studied journalism and photography at a local journalism school in Nairobi.