Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has opened nationwide auditions for his controversial play “Echoes of War,” inviting Kenyans from all walks of life to participate in the production that was previously at the center of a political storm. The playwright announced a two-week audition period running from April 22 to May 5, shifting the […]
Politician Cleophas Malala is facing fierce backlash from thespians, educators, and political leaders for allegedly using school drama festivals to push his political agenda. Critics accuse him of exploiting young learners by scripting politically charged plays, risking their mental well-being and education. His latest play, Echoes of War, was banned from the Western Regional Drama Festival, […]
Butere Girls’ play Echoes of War, written and directed by former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, has sparked a heated debate in Kenya. The play, staged by Butere Girls High School, has drawn the attention of the police, judiciary, and the public. It was nearly shut down after being banned from the ongoing Kenya Schools and […]
Butere Girls Drama’s performance on Thursday was meant to showcase the talents of the students. However, the event turned sour when the students were denied a public address system, and the drama play they had been preparing for weeks was abruptly canceled. Instead of performing Echoes of War, the students sang the national anthem and […]
The much-anticipated performance of Echoes of War by Butere Girls High School at the National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru came to an abrupt and emotional halt on Thursday morning when the students refused to take the stage, transforming a theatrical showcase into a powerful act of defiance. At around 8:00 a.m., the girls, […]
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