Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has been news all week for the brouhaha brought about by his play 'Echoes of War'.
He is a politician who has made a mark in theatre, even before politics bought his art the wrath of the State.
And he is not the only politician with a love for performing arts.
Kenya boasts a rich tapestry of politicians who have seamlessly blended their artistic talents with public service.