Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi appeared at Kahawa Law Courts on July 21, 2025, facing charges of unlawful possession of ammunition. Authorities allege that during investigations linked to anti-government protests that left at least 19 people dead, they seized two unused tear gas canisters and one blank firearm round from his home and office. Mwangi denied the charges and claimed that the government intends to assassinate him. He was released on a personal bond of 1 million Kenyan shillings, with the court setting a mention date for August 19. The case has sparked debate over the Kenyan government's use of security laws against critics. The court also ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to return items not linked to the case.