This archive report was first published on 26 July 2019.
On July 26, 2019, human rights activist Boniface Mwangi took to social media to share his incredible experience of being flown on a private jet to deliver a speech in the US.
According to Mwangi, he was pleasantly surprised to learn that he was the only passenger on board the flight, which he described as a 'mind-blowing' experience.
He shared photos of himself on the private jet, beaming with joy as he sat inside the aircraft, dressed in short trousers, a black t-shirt, and sandals.
‘I was flown on a private jet to deliver a speech and was like WOW! I gotta have a meeting with my team and say, standards have been set, let’s double my speaking fee. On a serious note, be authentic, stay true to yourself! Dare to be different,’ Mwangi wrote on his official Facebook account.
Mwangi was one of the three keynote speakers at Bretton Woods in North Hemisphere, USA, where he delivered his speech on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. He spoke on behalf of every African who believes it’s time we stop illicit financial flows, that Africa needs more trade not aid, ease of travel and open borders.
He was joined by notable speakers, including the former President of Harvard University, Larry Summers, who also served as US Secretary of the Treasury under President Bill Clinton and Riane Eisler.
