This archive report was first published on 11 September 2019.
Published on September 11, 2019, human rights activist Boniface Mwangi and his wife Njeri made headlines at the 2019 Nyege Nyege festival in Uganda with their daring public show of affection.
The couple, who were among hundreds of revellers from around the world, were seen passionately kissing and cuddling in various photos shared by Mwangi on Instagram.
One photo shows the couple seated on a swing at a garden, with Njeri's leg resting on her husband's lap. Another photo captures the father of three topless, passionately kissing his wife at night.
Mwangi captioned the photos, 'Kiss. Command. Promise. #nyegenyegefestival.'
The post attracted a range of reactions from the online community, with some praising the couple's affection and others expressing surprise at Mwangi's public display of intimacy.
