COTU Responds After Uproar Over School Drama and Plays

COTU endorses restrictions targeting political content in school plays, raising concerns about learners being used to push agendas...

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The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has endorsed the government's new regulations aimed at restricting political messaging and propaganda in school drama festivals and plays.

COTU, led by Secretary General Francis Atwoli, stated that the guidelines are crucial for protecting learners from manipulation and exploitation.
The organization emphasized that while creative arts foster talent and critical thinking, they should not be used to advance political agendas at the expense of students' welfare and academic progression.
This move comes amid recent controversies surrounding the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, with claims that new rules influenced the outcome of some performances.

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