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There was no need to silence Butere Girls’ actresses

Anti-riot police escort Butere Girls school bus which was ferrying students along 58 road in Nakuru after they declined to perform their play at Melvine Jones academy on April 10, 2025.

Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi| Nation Media Group

Betrayal • Through drama, students create stories reflecting their struggles in the world they live in, especially in politics, leadership, injustice and betrayal, says Frederick Imani. “They’re the voice of the future. There was no need to silence Butere Girls School actresses or any other students. Drama is not just entertainment but a mirror of society and platform for change.” His contact is [email protected].

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