Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

Highway Secondary from Nairobi, performing 'Jangoma', a cultural dance at the 63th Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals in Nakuru on April 10, 2025. The play depicted corruption, intimidation and exploitation similar to that of Butere Girls which was banned. [Daniel Chege, Standard.]

Corruption, poor leadership and the exploitation of Kenyans continued to dominate the 63rd edition of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals held in Nakuru City.

Vitengeni Baptist School from Kilifi County presented 'Samawati', a play depicting how government corruption and exploitation have infiltrated schools.