'Echoes of War' debacle has shred Ruto's creative economy agenda

The National Drama and Film Festivals would ordinarily pass as a thrilling season for art lovers and a moment for young people to demonstrate their raw and pure talent. In many such festivals, some actors have not only found their breakthrough into stardom, but also have had their careers and livelihoods redefined.

However, this year, it seems we have a found an unintended new version of heroes courtesy of government functionaries meddling in the Butere Girls High School drama piece titled ‘Echoes of War’. From the face of it, many things do not make sense as to why senior people in government would choose to meddle with such a play late into the festivals.