Stage fight: Malala accuses Ruto of silencing Echoes of War

Cleophas Malala making his submissions before the National Dialogue Committee on 3rd October 2023. [Denis Kibuchi, Standard]

Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Cleophas Malala has accused President William Ruto of being behind the directive to block Butere Girls High School from staging their play Echoes of War at the National Drama and Film Festivals.

Speaking on Thursday, April 10, following his unconditional release from police custody, Malala detailed events leading up to the controversy.