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April 7, 2026
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State House Official Responds to Reports of Changing Rules of School Plays

State House Official Responds to Reports of Changing Rules of School Plays

Reports indicate that the government had reportedly changed regulations guiding school drama festivals following last year's Butere Girls 'Echoes of War' saga...

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Dennis Itumbi, Head of Presidential Special Projects, has refuted claims by the Daily Nation that new government rules led to a school play's disqualification from drama festivals.

  • The Daily Nation headline "Echoes of Silence" suggested a play was banned for referencing "Singapore" due to revised rules on political messaging.
  • Dennis Itumbi stated the Moi High School Mbiruri play was not banned but failed to qualify for nationals, finishing fourth at regional competitions.
  • He emphasized that rules restricting political content in school plays are not new and have always been part of the festival's rulebook.

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