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Ministry clamps down on drama festivals to limit controversial works

Tartar Girls perform a cultural dance during the National Drama Festival state concert at Nakuru State House on April 16, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The ongoing Nyanza regional drama and music festivals have been modelled into President William Ruto’s own image as the government lays stricter measures to guard against controversial creative pieces.

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