Activist Boniface Mwangi, 40, was born in Taveta.

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Mwangi was recently detained in Tanzania while attending an opposition trial.

He reportedly endured torture and mistreatment by security agents.

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Mwangi has since been released and returned to Kenya for medical attention.

The activist has been arrested several times while on his activism job.