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Drama festivals wrap up with powerful acts, social reflections

The 63rd edition of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals concluded in style with a vibrant two-day gala that commenced Monday, featuring captivating performances from winning teams.

Drama festivals wrap up with powerful acts, social reflections

Curtains fall early on drama festival, social issues tackled

Curtains fall early on drama festival, social issues tackled

Kittens climb 'Walls of Jericho' to relive bloody Gen Z protests scenes

Kittens climb 'Walls of Jericho' to relive bloody Gen Z protests scenes

Drama fest erupts into protest stage as students demand better country

Drama fest erupts into protest stage as students demand better country

Creative industry neglect raises CBC arts pathway concerns

Discussions about the Ministry of Education's preparedness to effectively integrate Arts and Sports as viable pathways in senior secondary schools.

Creative industry neglect raises CBC arts pathway concerns

In pictures: Heavy police presence at drama festival venue

Heavy police presence at Melvin Jones School, where Butere Girls are set to stage the controversial play Echoes of War; journalists ejected from the venue.

In pictures: Heavy police presence at drama festival venue

Echoes of War: Butere Girls' stages walkout after anthem

Butere Girls students stage a walkout from National Drama Festival main stage, moments after performing the national anthem; cite police harassment and poor stage setup.

Echoes of War: Butere Girls' stages walkout after anthem

Tough questions on CBC Arts path integration stirs debate at festival

Ministry of Education on the spot over it readiness to deploy plan when first CBC cohort joins Senior secondary next year.Arts and Sports pathway focuses on nurturing creativity, physical abilities.

Tough questions on CBC Arts path integration stirs debate at festival

'Echoes of War': Drama as police bar Malala from students' camp

There was an altercation between police and former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala, after he was blocked from accessing Butere Girls Secondary School, in Nakuru.

'Echoes of War': Drama as police bar Malala from students' camp

Echoes of War: Malala blocked from assessing Butere Girls students

Butere Girls' cast are scheduled to perform the controversial play on Thursday morning.

Echoes of War: Malala blocked from assessing Butere Girls students

Londiani Boys train spotlight on road carnage with 'Jinxed Junction' film

Londiani Boys High School presented the piece at the Kenya Film and Drama Festivals. The documentary focuses on frequent tragic road accidents on Nakuru-Eldoret Road.

Londiani Boys train spotlight on road carnage with 'Jinxed Junction' film

Film masterclasses, climate storytelling take centre stage at National Drama and Film Festivals

The film masterclass is a collaborative effort that brings together stakeholders in the film industry to integrate African films as a core learning resource in the education system.

Film masterclasses, climate storytelling take centre stage at National Drama and Film Festivals

Court orders staging of controversial play at national drama festivals

A Nyamira court has directed Butere Girls High School drama students to present their play titled “Echoes of War” at the ongoing 63rd National Drama and Film Festivals in Nakuru.

Court orders staging of controversial play at national drama festivals

Creative energy takes centre stage as drama festival opens in Nakuru

During the 12 days, learners will also have a chance to attend a masterclass of different forms of art and drama as well as showcase poetry.

Creative energy takes centre stage as drama festival opens in Nakuru

Bio-cultural protocol empowers community against exploitation

Baringo’s Endorois community is determined to protect its heritage by using a legal tool, the bio-cultural protocol, to safeguard their knowledge and the land’s natural wealth.

Bio-cultural protocol empowers community against exploitation

Baringo man successfully tame notorious lizard

Jacob Toroitich has tamed the notorious monitor lizards that have been killing chicken in the neighbourhood, and preying on goats into a revenue-generating scheme.

Baringo man successfully tame notorious lizard

Land ownership among indigenous women worryingly low- Report

The report shows that ownership of land among indigenous women remains low despite the adoption of the most comprehensive roadmap for women’s rights.

Land ownership among indigenous women worryingly low- Report

Scientists ambitious mission to save Northern White Rhino from extinction

In efforts to save the Northern White Rhino from extinction, scientists have embarked on an ambitious mission—implanting lab-created embryos into surrogate rhinos in hopes of reviving the species.

Scientists ambitious mission to save Northern White Rhino from extinction

Kenya loses Sh12 billion to wastewater annually

A new report launched on March 12, 2025, during the Word Ocean Summit in Japan revealed that only 11 per cent of wastewater in Kenya undergoes adequate treatment.

Kenya loses Sh12 billion to wastewater annually

Cheers and gratitude as Moi High Kabarak celebrates KCSE victory

Moi High School-Kabarak held a thanksgiving event to celebrate the 2024 KCSE results in a colorful ceremony.

Cheers and gratitude as Moi High Kabarak celebrates KCSE victory

Wildlife poisoning in the Mara puts species at risk

A wave of wildlife poisoning is sweeping through the reserve, with tragic losses, including lions and hyenas.Experts are calling for increased funding to implement preventive measures.

Wildlife poisoning in the Mara puts species at risk

Scientists train rats to detect smuggled wildlife trophies

Researchers have successfully trained African giant pouched rats to sniff rhino horns, elephant tusks, and pangolin scales.

Scientists train rats to detect smuggled wildlife trophies

Scientists explain bacteria behind Lake Victoria's green waters

A team of researchers studying algal blooms in L. Victoria has revealed the cause of the lake’s recurring green waters, attributing the phenomenon to extensive pollution.

Scientists explain bacteria behind Lake Victoria's green waters

Concern as USAID famine monitoring system shuts down

A leading global website that provides early warnings about potential famines has shut down after 40 years of operation.

Concern as USAID famine monitoring system shuts down

Kenya still ranks below average in corruption fight

Transparency International ranked countries as per their levels of public sector corruption where Kenya scored 32 points out of 100, failing to meet the global average of 43 points.

By 2 months ago

Kenya still ranks below average in corruption fight

Kenya among most corrupt countries, report shows

Kenya scored 32 points out of 100, failing to meet the global average of 43 points.

By 2 months ago

Kenya among most corrupt countries, report shows

Wildlife experts question Kagwe's directive on water buffalo meat

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe declared domesticated water buffalo a food animal. Experts argue that the gazette notice may mean the animals have been imported.

By 2 months ago

Wildlife experts question Kagwe's directive on water buffalo meat

Community groups fight growing threats to the wetlands

Dunga Swamp and other key wetlands face pressures from encroachment and pollution.Experts warn of declining wetland health, citing deforestation.

By 2 months ago

Community groups fight growing threats to the wetlands

Climate crisis disrupted schooling for two million children in 2024

At least 2 million students across the country had their schooling interrupted by extreme climate in 2024.

By 2 months ago

Climate crisis disrupted schooling for two million children in 2024

Environmentalists raise concerns over state policies

Environmentalists have warned against policies that continue to pile pressure on existing environmental challenges.

By 2 months ago

Environmentalists raise concerns over state policies

Kenyan teacher among 50 finalists for global award

A teacher’s quest to reverse the high rate of malnutrition within communities in Bomet County could win him the coveted Global Teacher Prize.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan teacher among 50 finalists for global award

State renews plan to raise wildlife park fees

The Kenya Wildlife Service and tourism stakeholders are once again planning to review the national park entry fees for the 2025-2026 financial year.

By 2 months ago

State renews plan to raise wildlife park fees

From discipline to feat: Winning formula behind Kabarak's success

Based in Nakuru County, Moi High School-Kabarak’s success is driven by discipline, collaboration, and strong parental and board members support.

By 3 months ago

From discipline to feat: Winning formula behind Kabarak's success

How two top students forged friendship and academic excellence

Andy Kibet and Samuel Kisilu are among the top candidates in the 2024 KCSE exams at Moi High School-Kabarak, achieving outstanding results.

By 3 months ago

How two top students forged friendship and academic excellence

Experts call for action to avoid disasters after hottest year

In a report to be released later in the month, detailing the global temperature figures for the past year, last year's temperatures surpassed 2023 and 2016, which previously held records.

By 3 months ago

Experts call for action to avoid disasters after hottest year

Kenya braces for drier than usual conditions in 2025

Kenya is set to begin the new year with drier than usual conditions, characterised by hotter days and chilly nights.

By 3 months ago

Kenya braces for drier than usual conditions in 2025

Relief for farmers as EU delays deforestation law

Kenya will still be able to export its coffee to European Union (EU) countries in 2025 without the looming impact of the anti-deforestation regulations.

By 3 months ago

Relief for farmers as EU delays deforestation law

Kabarak pioneers bold solar power initiative to drive green education

Kabarak University has become the first institution of higher learning to fully go off-grid.

By 3 months ago

Kabarak pioneers bold solar power initiative to drive green education

Gideon backs Raila AUC bid, hails his leadership and vision for Africa

Kanu chairman Gideon Moi has drummed up support for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship candidature.

By 3 months ago

Gideon backs Raila AUC bid, hails his leadership and vision for Africa

Vaccine to tackle methane in cattle still in the works

Plans to have a vaccine that limits methane emissions by angulates have been under way, through a pioneering collaboration between the Pirbright Institute and the Royal Veterinary College.

By 3 months ago

Vaccine to tackle methane in cattle still in the works

Standard journalist wins inaugural Nation photo award

A Standard Group journalist has emerged the winner of the inaugural Nation Photo Awards contest organised by the Nation Media Group and sponsored by Tecno.

By 3 months ago

Standard journalist wins inaugural Nation photo award

Civic freedom erodes amid crackdown on protesters, report says

A civic freedom monitor has downgraded Kenya’s civic space in its annual ratings amid a recent crackdown on nationwide protests and abductions.

By 4 months ago

Civic freedom erodes amid crackdown on protesters, report says

Literary experts: Piracy, copyright continue to stifle digital publishing industries

Digital publishing industries continue to face competition from free and low-cost online materials, as well as piracy and intellectual property infringements.

By 4 months ago

Literary experts: Piracy, copyright continue to stifle digital publishing industries

Rare books on display at Sharjah International Book Fair

From creative displays of modern literature to rare texts, the Sharjah International Book Fair offers a unique glimpse into the rich history of the written word.

By 5 months ago

Rare books on display at Sharjah International Book Fair

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