Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala, the playwright behind the controversial Butere Girls' drama Echoes of War, has broken his silence after being detained at Eldama Ravine Police Station for over eight hours following his being taken into custody on Wednesday evening.
Speaking after the chaotic scenes at Kirobon Girls Secondary School, where Butere Girls High School students were rehearsing for the play "Echoes of War" ahead of the 63rd National Drama Festival, Malala expressed shock at the government's response, criticising the deployment of police as a blatant suppression of freedom of expression and speech. "We are very disappointed by how the government is handling this matter.
I empathise with the students of Butere Girls who had given out themselves to nurture their talents and expose the evil deeds of this country," Malala told Spice FM via phone.
The former Senator lashed out at the government over its directive to send police to intimidate the students and the general public in Nakuru. Former United Democratic Party Secretary General Cleophas Malala outside Melvin Jones Academy before his apprehension on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
