Renowned Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has warned that the East African Community (EAC) integration process is in severe jeopardy. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Sifa FM, Mwangi pointed out that human rights are consistently violated across the region, claiming that current heads of state are increasingly governing their nations through dictatorial methods.
According to Mwangi, fighting for human rights is a noble calling that must be respected by all political leaders across the continent. He emphasized that governments should never deploy excessive force against their citizens, sending a direct message to Kenyan security agencies to strictly uphold and respect human rights.
The activist took a sharp aim at the police department, accusing it of failing to discharge its duties professionally. Mwangi alleged that security officers are routinely misused by those in power to suppress and oppress ordinary citizens instead of protecting them.
Commenting on the government’s recent financial compensation offered to victims of state violence, Mwangi stated that money cannot replace or heal the pain of families who lost their loved ones. He urged the state to focus on permanently ending violence through peaceful means and ensuring that the fundamental grievances of Kenyans are genuinely addressed.
Looking ahead to his political ambitions, Mwangi confirmed his intention to run for the presidency. He declared that his primary goal is to provide leadership that will decisively eradicate graft. In a bold policy statement, the activist-turned-politician asserted that under his administration, individuals convicted of corruption would face the death penalty by hanging.
Mwangi maintained that Kenya is a wealthy nation with more than enough financial resources to sustain itself, identifying deep-rooted corruption as the country’s single biggest hurdle.
To solve the rampant unemployment crisis, Mwangi promised that his government would prioritize rapid industrialization to create manufacturing jobs for the youth. He firmly stated that Kenya has the capacity to run its economy efficiently without relying on expensive foreign loans.
Furthermore, the presidential hopeful highlighted that Kenya is blessed with highly fertile agricultural land capable of achieving complete food security. If elected, he promised to implement a strategic zoning plan that clearly separates land for large scale agriculture from land meant for housing and urban development.
