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Kenyan theatre scene reawakens with vernacular plays

"Rikia Ume" a play by Andu A Mumbi Production [Courtesy]

The Kenyan theatre scene is seeing a reawakening led by a love for plays in local languages. Leading the charge are Kikuyu and Luo plays with funny names like Rikia Ume (Finish and Go) by Andu A Mumbi Production.

The plays are driven by humour and thrilling suspense to tell real-life experiences. They are also laced with sexual innuendos and playfulness to the amusement of their audiences.

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