Cleophas Malala Stories

Ogamba explains Butere Girls drama festival dispute, warns principals against involving non-teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

According to Ogamba, Malala was barred from training Butere Girls for the play since the rules of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDFF) d...

Koome condemns violations of court orders in Butere Girls drama festival farce
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 10, 2025

Chief Justice expressed concern over the use of violence against students, emphasising that children are entitled to special protection under the Cons...

NPS condemns harassment of journalists at drama festivals Nakuru, vows disciplinary action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

During the coverage, anti-riot police reportedly targeted the journalists by lobbing tear gas canisters directly at them.

Keep politics out of schools, Murkomen tells off Malala over Echoes of War play
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

Speaking during a visit to Lamu County on Thursday, Murkomen said that while students are free to question society and government, political figures s...

Echoes of War to be performed by top actors at public event- Malala
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

Malala praised the students of Butere Girls High School for boycotting the scheduled performance of Echoes of War, a move he described as heroic.

Update: 15 Butere Girls students reported missing following standoff at Nakuru drama festival found
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Malala, who wrote the play, said he was arrested around midnight on Wednesday and taken to Eldama Ravine Police Station.

Gideon Moi: State’s attempt to ban Butere Girls play is suppressing freedom of expression
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The play titled Echoes of War, written by former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, has caused considerable controversy, with government authorities at...

Kerosene use drops significantly as government promotes clean energy alternatives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

With the zero-rating of cooking gas in the Finance Act of 2023, LPG consumption surged by 15.05 per cent in 2024, further reducing reliance on kerosen...

Nuclear war threat: Why Africa’s pushing for a complete ban
The Conversation  |  Apr 01, 2025

As conflict and uncertainty push many Western leaders to support the madness of nuclear weapons proliferation, African leaders are in a unique positio...

Kenya embraces e-mobility as global electric vehicle sales surge
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kenya is following the global trend with a sharp increase in electric vehicle and motorcycle adoption.

Muslim Advisory Council demands disbandment of Waqf commission selection panel
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Sheikh Juma argued that the panel might prioritise personal interests rather than focusing on the broader Islamic agenda, thus threatening the future...

Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal
Reuters  |  Mar 31, 2025

Speaking to reporters later on Sunday on Air Force One, Trump said he is going to make a decision on the secondary tariffs based on whether Tehran mak...

Football and music legends immortalised at California Desert Turf Grounds
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 25, 2025

The California Desert Turf Grounds feature nine seating stands, each named in honour of a legend or founding member who has played a pivotal role in t...

World Water Day: Families' daily struggle for clean water as waterborne diseases surge
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 22, 2025

The deterioration of water treatment programs has left countless people with no choice but to consume untreated water, exposing them to a higher risk...

End of an era: Court ruling paves way for more institutions to offer training for advocates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

The decision allows universities and other institutions to offer the course, which is a prerequisite for admission to the Bar.

Changes in parliamentary committees loom as ODM-UDA sign cooperation deal
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 07, 2025

For the 20 departmental committees, nomination papers must be submitted to the Director's Office at Bunge Tower by Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5 pm.

Trump seeks Russia’s help to mediate nuclear talks with Iran
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 04, 2025

This diplomatic move comes at a time when Russia and Iran have deepened their cooperation.

How your toilet brush might be giving you recurrent UTIs
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Mar 02, 2025

By maintaining proper cleaning habits and storage practices, you can minimise your chances of recurrent UTIs and maintain a healthier home environment...

Lamu girls get bicycles to curb school dropouts, unwanted pregnancies
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 24, 2025

The donation provides much-needed relief to students who had previously endured long walks of several kilometres each day to attend classes.

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