bbcafrica.com Apr 10 25
Butere Girls School' Echoes of War: Kenya police fire tear gas during Cleophas Malala's play
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Police Tear Gas Disrupts Kenya School Drama FestivalAuthor Cleophas Malala's arrest sparked protests and police action during the 63rd National Drama and Film Festivals in March.
- The play ‚Echoes of War‘, reflecting youth dissatisfaction, was initially disqualified but reinstated by a High Court ruling.
- Students from Butere Girls High School boycotted their performance after their author was detained by police.
- Riot police fired tear gas to disperse crowds gathered to watch the controversial production in Nakuru.
- Government officials criticized the author's role, while the Chief Justice condemned the arrest as defying court orders.
The young girls of Butere Girls' have exercised an act of heroic restoration. I'm determined to ensure that Echoes of War is displayed before a Kenyan audience.— Cleophas Malala, the author of the play, immediately after his release.
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