• Boniface Mwangi plans to run for president in the 2027 Kenyan elections.
• His candidacy aims to translate youth-led protest support into electoral success.
• Mwangi criticizes current leadership and pledges accountability against corruption.

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has officially announced his intention to run for president in the 2027 elections, aiming to challenge the entrenched political class, according to Reuters and AA. His announcement comes on the significant date of Katiba Day, marked to celebrate Kenya's 2010 Constitution, where he expressed a commitment to prioritizing social justice and quality healthcare.

Mwangi's candidacy will test the potential of transforming street protests, which have recently erupted across Kenya, into a viable political force. Since June last year, protests against President William Ruto have resulted in over 100 deaths, highlighting the urgency of Mwangi's call for a "new Kenya" founded on democratic values and equity, according to Africanews and Africanews.

Commitments to enact significant reforms against corruption and to elevate the welfare of ordinary citizens are central to Mwangi's platform. He has been outspoken against police violence and state brutality, stating, "Our leadership has failed us," and emphasizing the need for accountability, according to Reuters and AA.

As he prepares for the upcoming election, Mwangi will need approval from the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission to be listed as a candidate. Other potential presidential candidates include incumbent President Ruto and former Chief Justice David Maraga, indicating a competitive political landscape ahead, according to Africanews and Africanews.