Activist Boniface Mwangi has opened up about the the hardships, criticisms, and sacrifices that comes with being an activist.
In an interview on Monday, March 2, 2026, the presidential candidate reflected on how activism has shaped his life.
“It’s not a burden of joy. It’s a burden of toil, pain, blood, hardship,” he said.
According to Mwangi, his phone is almost always on silent to avoid constant interruptions from people seeking help or reporting injustices.
“My life does have meaning because I’m married, and I have three kids. The fulfilment I want comes from my family. Activism is me paying rent to be in this world. God has given me a megaphone, and I use it to speak for other people”, he added.
He revealed that while others admire what he does, others criticise his methods.
“When I was praised for working with Raila, people loved it. When I called him out, some turned on me. That’s expected. It’s neither here nor there”, the activist quoted.
Mwangi emphasised that activism is about impact, not approval.
“Activism burdens me, yes. But without it, I wouldn’t be living up to the calling I believe I have in this world”, he further said.
