Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has delved into the plight of Butere Girls High School, whose students were tear-gassed and forced to forfeit their performance of the controversial play Echoes of War, blaming leaders for taking national politics to the school level and using school-going children to portray their political agenda.
Reacting to the drama at the ongoing National Drama Festivals in Nakuru, where Butere Girls were set to perform the play, the CS revealed that it was unfortunate that politics have been lowered to schools, contrary to the country's traditions. "I find it deeply unfortunate that we are lowering our politics to the level of schools, involving schoolchildren, or using methods that go against our traditions," the CS stated. ''It is our responsibility as leaders to protect dignity and discipline in our children, and we must remember we have only one country, and what we inculcate in our children has a long-term effect,'' the CS continued.
A graphic representation of the 'Echoes of War' play by Butere Girls, April 10, 2025.
Photo Online Community Protests erupted at the Nakuru drama festival after the Butere Girls' drama team refused to perform their play, demanding the release of their director and playwright, Cleophas Malala.
