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NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 \u2014 Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has defended the government’s move to restrict the performance of Echoes of War<\/em> by Butere Girls High School. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a veiled refrence to developments at the National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru, Omollo argued that the country faces a \u201ccreeping culture of disorder\u201d he said required an intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the 9th Annual General Meeting of the Association of National Government Administrators of Kenya (ANGAK) in Machakos, Omollo urged government administrators to lead efforts in restoring discipline in public institutions and daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a culture currently creeping across the country where order is lacking \u2014 in schools, offices, and leadership,\u201d Omollo said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m looking to this association and its members to help us bring a semblance of order in how we manage our national affairs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasized that government administrators have historically played a key role in promoting discipline and executing the government’s agenda, and expressed confidence that ANGAK would continue to uphold this legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdministrators have always [been] associated with discipline and public service delivery. My hope is that this association will help us maintain that tradition,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Outrage Over Crackdown on Drama Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Omollo\u2019s remarks came amid national outrage following a crackdown on a censured play titled Echoes of War<\/em> at the 2025 Kenya National Drama Festival in Nakuru. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police arrested former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala teargassed students as they moved to enforce restrictions on the play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The play, written by Malala, explores themes of governance, civic activism, and the challenges faced by Generation Z in their push for transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critics say the government responded to the play with repression and censorship, undermining freedom of expression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Wednesday night, officers arrested Malala after they blocked his entry into the festival venue. Reports indicate that six journalists sustained injuries from teargas during the scuffle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security forces also barred the public and media from accessing the auditorium when the film was due for staging, escalating tensions and fueling accusations of state overreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a live phone interview with Spice FM from Eldama Ravine Police Station, Malala dismissed claims that the play incited unrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is just a play. It has nothing to do with incitement or name-calling. It is a piece of art,\u201d Malala stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heavy-handed response<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Several prominent leaders condemned the government\u2019s response, warning that such actions threaten democratic values and artistic freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka voiced strong opposition, stating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cArt is not a crime. The chants of \u2018No Butere, No Drama\u2026 #RutoMustGo!\u2019 reflect a generation fed up with repression, abductions, and killings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Defense Cabinet Secretary and DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA king afraid of being told by his children he is naked is indeed naked!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Chief Justice David Maraga also weighed in, calling the incident a clear violation of the constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLet us not raise a generation that fears its own voice. The perpetrators of this crackdown will one day be brought to justice,\u201d Maraga warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crackdown on Echoes of War<\/em> has triggered an ongoing debate over the boundaries of political expression, freedom of art, and the role of government in regulating student co-curricular activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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