The prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with unlawful possession of ammunition in a case stemming from his alleged role in street protests against the government.

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.

Police plan to arraign Boniface Mwangi on suspicion of facilitating "terrorist acts" linked to deadly anti-government protests last month.