Boniface Mwangi: I’ve reached out to other presidential candidates for us to work together

Activist and presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi has called on fellow candidates to join forces, saying Kenya’s transformation requires collective effort rather than individual ambition.

Mwangi officially launched his 2027 presidential bid on August 27 at Ufungamano House during Katiba Day celebrations, positioning himself as a fresh alternative in the race to unseat President William Ruto.

In a statement on Tuesday, Mwangi stressed that his campaign is about the people, not personal power.

“I believe in joining forces with like-minded Kenyans and have reached out to fellow presidential candidates about working together. It is not about me; it is about all of us,” he said.

Mwangi is entering a crowded field of hopefuls that includes Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Maraga has promised Kenyans a clean, ethical, and accountable leadership, presenting himself as a moral alternative to Ruto.

Gachagua, on the other hand, has declared his confidence in his qualifications and support base, vowing to be on the ballot.

Salasya has framed his campaign around lowering the cost of living, pledging to slash cement and steel prices to make housing more affordable.

Mwangi, who has built his reputation as a vocal activist and defender of the Constitution, urged Kenyans to reflect on his 15-year journey of civic struggle.

“We have always fought for a better country, and now it is time to unveil new possibilities of building that Kenya, a Kenya that works for all of us,” he said.

He, however, insisted he would only partner with “clean” leaders.

“If I take this water and it is clean now, and I put a drop of urine, human waste, or cow dung, it will be contaminated. It will be a mistake for me to try to work with anyone who is contaminated,” Mwangi said, dismissing politicians he believes have failed Kenyans while in government.

Mwangi’s entry into the presidential race signals a new chapter in his activism, shifting from protest politics to the ballot, as he seeks to translate his calls for accountability into national leadership.