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Social ills dominate the Nairobi Schools drama festival

Jamhuri High School students perform a creative cultural dance titled Gor Mahia at the Nairobi Region Film and Drama Festival on March 22, 2026. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

Social realities dominated performances at this year’s Kenya National Drama and Film Festival Nairobi regional competitions, with students using theatre, dance and spoken word to highlight pressing challenges affecting young people and their wellbeing.

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