Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has explained how Kenya secured the release of Boniface Mwangi following a four-day detention in Tanzania.
In a statement, Mudavadi revealed that a one-on-one meeting with the Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs was the breakthrough in ensuring Mwangi's release. "We use our diplomatic channels, often behind the scenes, to engage with our friendly countries to resolve difficult issues," he stated. "In the current situation, I used the established diplomatic channels to personally engage with my counterpart in Tanzania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, as you are aware, the matter has been resolved amicably," Mudavadi noted.
A photo collage of activist Boniface Mwangi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu and the Julius Nyerere International Airport, May 22, 2025 Photo Mwanawanjuguna Mudavadi was speaking after the vocal activist was found alive on Thursday, May 22, in Ukunda after being deported by road from Tanzania.
The development was confirmed by his family and lawyer James Wanjeri, who disclosed that he had been rushed to the hospital for a medical review.
