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.

Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi, who has played a prominent role in anti-government protests, was freed on bail on Monday after being charged with possession of teargas canisters and a single rifle round found in his home.

Police in Kenya have arrested a prominent human rights activist on suspicion of facilitating terrorist acts. It follows clashes last month in which at least 19 people were killed during a protest against the government.