BONIFACE MWANGI EXPLAINS WHY HANIFA DEACTIVATED HER X ACCOUNT

Renowned Kenyan activist Hanifa has deactivated her X (formerly Twitter) account following significant backlash over a recent post. 

On Monday, October 14, 2024, Hanifa shared a photo of herself attending the Pulse Live Awards, which sparked controversy. In the photo, part of her hair and her curvaceous body was visible, a detail that caught the attention of muslim community, particularly within conservative circles. 

Fellow activist Boniface Mwangi provided clarity on the matter. “Hanifa deactivated her account to take a wellness break. She will be back after her rest,” Mwangi stated. 

His comments were made in response to a post by political analyst @RAbdiAnalyst, “In the end, Hanifa was forced to delete her X account not because of action by a ‘repressive’ state but because of toxic hate from fanatical Muslims incensed by her dressing and selfie. The obsession to police what women wear is no longer faith; it is pathology.”