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Originally published by The Standardtop
March 1, 2026
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Artists in limbo as Nakuru's main theatre remains shut a year later
Nakuru Players Theatre, standing at the heart of Nakuru City, is a shadow of its former self, isolated and its fields overgrown with grass with only one guard manning the abandoned playhouse...
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Nakuru's main theatre, the Nakuru Players Theatre, has remained shut for a year, leaving local artists in limbo and impacting the county's creative sector.
- The closure stems from alleged mismanagement and leadership wrangles, leading to a halt in artistic activities and a loss of revenue.
- The Nakuru County Government had allocated Sh17 million for renovations and a recording studio in the 2023-2024 financial year.
- Despite Nakuru being recognized as one of UNESCO's Most Creative Cities in Craft and Folklore, artists are forced to perform in makeshift venues due to the lack of a proper creative space.
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