[Activist Boniface Mwangi fundraising flier. He is seeking to raise about Sh10million from well-wishers. Courtesy: The Star]

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Renowned activist Boniface Mwangi has reportedly raised more than Ksh700,000 from friends and supporters towards his Starehe parliamentary bid.

In a tweet published by Mwangi on Monday, he confirmed that he had raised about Sh732,666 in just three days, urging Kenyans of good-will to continue contributing.

"Kenyans, we're changing our politics. In just 3 days you've raised over 700k! Send me to bunge. Make the change happen. Keep contributing. #JoinBonnie1MillionChallenge," he tweeted.

He is targeting to raise about Sh10million, which will cater for his campaign activities.

Mwangi is gunning for the seat on the Ukweli Party ticket.

The seat is currently held by Maina Kamanda, who will not be seeking re-election after he lost the Jubilee Party ticket during the primaries.

Mwangi will be facing off with renowned musician Charles Kanyi alias Jaguar of Jubilee Party and controversial businessman Steve Mbogo of ODM.