Kenya National Drama and Film Festival Stories

Ruto warns politicians: Keep learners out of politics, focus on nurturing talent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

His remarks come days after a dramatic protest by Butere Girls High School students during the national drama festivals in Nakuru.

KHRC takes legal action over 'Echoes of War' controversy at Drama Festival
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The petition, filed on Friday, calls for an order to compel the Ministry of Education, the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival Secretariat, and oth...

IG of Police gives Internal Affairs Unit 21 days to probe National Drama Festivals misconduct claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

The National Police Service has promised full accountability if any officers are found to have acted outside the law.

Outrage grows over teargassing of students at drama festival as condemnation intensifies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, has triggered widespread condemnation from human rights groups, legal bodies, politicians and civil...

Butere Girls' bold stand, tears of triumph after refusing to stage Echoes of War without audience
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

With tears in their eyes, they sang the national anthem, the only message they felt they could send to the government before running off the stage, st...

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...

Butere Girls’ play 'Echoes of War' pulled from Western regional drama festival
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 29, 2025

The school’s drama club has been instructed to disband, with its members expected to leave by Monday.

Pioneering African filmmaker Souleymane Cissé dies aged 84
Amina Wako  |  Feb 20, 2025

Souleymane Cissé leaves behind a rich cinematic legacy and a challenge for future generations to continue his work in elevating African storytelling o...

Sudanese students find solace in Rwanda after war disrupts learning at home
Gahigi Moses  |  Aug 19, 2024

The Sudanese community in Rwanda has been growing, with students joining universities in the East African country.

Kwale-produced film 'Mvera' premieres on Netflix after Oscars nomination
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 07, 2024

"Mvera" has been acclaimed not only for its cinematic qualities and unique portrayal of coastal life and culture but also for its potential to promote...

Mo Harawe shares vision for Somali cinema and African representation at Cannes Festival
Hanifa Adan  |  May 20, 2024

Mo Harawe dives deeper into his personal journey of redefining the Somali narrative in an interview with The Deadline.

Local filmmaker showcasing Eastleigh’s positive change through power of the lens
Hanifa Adan  |  May 16, 2024

Against all odds, Iman staged his first plays addressing youth radicalisation, terrorism, FGM and gender-based violence.

Sudanese filmmakers shine light on war's 'silent problems'
AFP  |  Apr 27, 2024

The desperation from the war was highlighted at the Aswan International Women Film Festival through five Sudanese short films.

Drama festival: Teens bag top award for comedy critical of life in Northern Kenya
Yassin Juma  |  Apr 14, 2024

The students from Shimbir Fatuma Mixed Secondary School in Mandera won the Best Performing ASAL Secondary School Award.

Partnerships key to transforming Kenya's film scene- MultiChoice Kenya
Amina Wako  |  Mar 29, 2024

Data from the KFC revealed that the film industry contributed Sh38 billion to the Exchequer in 2022, underscoring its significance to the Kenyan econo...

OPINION: Film industry in Africa shifting towards impact-oriented storytelling
Nzola Miranda  |  Mar 21, 2024

The African film industry stands at the forefront of social advocacy, leveraging the power of storytelling to address pressing issues and inspire posi...

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine emboldened by Oscar nod
Agency  |  Mar 10, 2024

In a plot twist that would not be out of place in a Hollywood film, Wine said he was "in hiding" when he heard about the Academy Award nomination last...

Lupita Nyong'o named first black Berlinale jury chief
Agency  |  Dec 12, 2023

The Berlinale, which will run February 15-25, ranks with Cannes and Venice among Europe's top three film festivals and serves as an early annual launc...

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