Mwangi was detained on Saturday and accused of the "facilitation of terrorist acts", which he denied. After widespread condemnation, he was charged with a lesser offense of unlawful possession of ammunition. The prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was charged with unlawful possession of ammunition on Monday in a case stemming from his alleged role in street protests against the government. Mwangi's supporters had feared he would be charged with the more serious offense of terrorism. He was freed on bond immediately after his appearance in court on Monday. Authorities said Mwangi helped organize unrest during the June 25 protests, which turned violent and left at least 19 people dead. The protest itself had been called to remember victims of police violence at another major protest against President William Ruto's government on the same date last year.