President Ruto Hosts 63rd Drama Festival Winners in Nakuru, Criticizes 'Echoes of War' Play and Calls for Child Protection

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 06:48 PM

President William Ruto hosted the winners of the 63rd National Drama and Film Festival at a state concert held at State House in Nakuru. The event also saw the participation of First Lady Rachel Ruto and featured President Ruto dancing with students at Nakuru State Lodge. During the concert, President Ruto emphasized the need to protect children from negative influences, specifically mentioning pedophiles, drug peddlers, and predators who aim to corrupt them with toxic ethnicity and divisive politics. He called on teachers and parents to be vigilant in safeguarding school children. Ruto criticized the use of children's plays and drama pieces for political purposes, specifically targeting former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala for the play 'Echoes of War' performed by Butere Girls. The play, which has sparked debate due to its theme of a Gen Z nation rising against an oppressive government, was perceived as a critique of Ruto's administration. The president announced plans to streamline the Competency-Based Curriculum to deliver quality education and nurture every child's potential. Additionally, he directed that drama competitions be integrated into the e-citizen platform to foster growth in the sector.

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Ruto : People want to corrupt our children with negative ethnicity and negative politics. There is more to celebrate as Kenyans than the negativity that some of us want to drive. #KBCniYetu ^RW https://t.co/NeXjyeUOxH

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President Ruto hosted top-performing students in the just-concluded drama festivals in a concert held at State House, Nakuru. Presentations perceived as radical on the government & its policies were left out despite being listed among the best. @ashleymazuri #NewsDesk https://t.co/06kknVtiPJ