Theatre making comeback despite meagre returns

A scene in Semeji Rau, a Luo play staged at the Professional Centre. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]

The honourable member of Parliament is in a quandary. Despite his high standing and the respect he commands in society, nothing seems to work, especially in his personal affairs.

For one, he is supposed to attend some bipartisan talks but chooses to let his personal assistant attend on his behalf. Not that he is very busy with state matters. Instead, he wants to have a good time with his mistress who also happens to be his secretary.