Boniface Mwangi
Kenyan Activist & Photographer | Social Impact Changemaker
About
Boniface Mwangi is an award-winning Kenyan photographer, artist and activist. As a TED Fellow, he uses his creative talents to drive social and political change in Kenya.
Mwangi's powerful photographic essays and public installations have challenged corruption and injustice, giving a voice to marginalized communities. His work has been featured globally, igniting dialogues around human rights, democracy and ethical leadership.
Mwangi's keynotes inspire audiences to harness the power of art and activism to create meaningful impact in their own communities.
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The day I stood up alone
Photographer Boniface Mwangi wanted to protest against corruption in his home country of Kenya. So he made a plan: He and some friends would stand up and heckle during a public mass meeting. But when the moment came ... he stood alone. What happened next, he says, showed him who he truly was. As he says, "There are two most powerful days in your life. The day you are born, and the day you discover why." Graphic images.
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