Njeri Mwangi is a journalist and human rights activist. She is the wife of renowned activist Boniface Mwangi and the mother of three children: Nate Simphiwe, Naila Sifa, and Jabali Mboya.
Njeri has actively participated in activism alongside her husband, supporting his various high-profile protests. Most recently, she backed Boniface when he travelled to Tanzania to witness the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. This move led to Mwangi’s detention by the administration of President Samia Suluhu.
In addition to activism and journalism, Njeri Mwangi is passionate about photography, graffiti, dance, music, spoken word/poetry, film, and theatre.
Njeri Mwangi Career
She co-founded PAWA 254, a non-profit organisation she established with Boniface Mwangi in 2010. Based in Kenya, PAWA 254 serves as a unique arts and cultural collaborative hub that nurtures and drives creative, community-focused projects aimed at social change.
PAWA254 derives its name from a combination of the English word “power” in Swahili and 254, Kenya’s country code, as a symbol of national strength and unity. They hope to generate a simple model that can be replicated across the country and beyond Kenya’s borders.
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The organization blends art with activism to promote civic engagement, human rights, and youth empowerment. It works with artists to connect their creative work with social justice causes, contributing to the vision of a better Kenya.
Njeri also works as a freelance journalist and has notably collaborated with BBC Media, producing several impactful documentaries.
Notable Projects Done by The Journalist
One of her notable works is “Forced to Beg: Tanzania’s Trafficked Kids”—a BBC Africa Eye documentary exposing how impoverished Tanzanian families are deceived into giving up their disabled children. These children are trafficked into Kenya and forced to beg on the streets, often for years. Following the documentary’s release, Kenyan authorities took action against those running the trafficking syndicate.
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Another impactful project she has done is “The Baby Stealers”—a BBC Africa Eye investigation that uncovered a thriving underground network in Kenya involved in stealing and selling babies. The documentary revealed how children were taken from the streets and even from maternity wards of major hospitals, shedding light on a dark and exploitative trade. The exposé earned Njeri significant recognition.
Njeri holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Public Relations from Daystar University.
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