The Executive Office of the President will host the winners of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival 2025 at the State House, Nakuru, for a state concert on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
The State Concert will feature performances by top schools that excelled in the 2025 Kenya National Schools Drama and Film Festival, with presentations staged before the Head of State.
Among the standout institutions were Moi High School Mbiruri from Embu County, Kanyuambora High School, and Kangaru High School, all of which earned national recognition for their creative productions.
This year’s festival drew widespread public interest, particularly due to the controversy surrounding Butere Girls High School’s play titled
Echoes of War
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The piece, which delved into politically sensitive themes, ignited a national debate and attracted mixed reactions from education stakeholders and the public.
According to a media invite issued by Emmanuel Talam, the State House Press Secretary, the event will commence at 10:00 am. Media crews are required to submit their details for clearance to access the venue.
The State Concert marks the climax of the annual Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, a prestigious event that celebrates creative expression in schools and institutions of higher learning across the country.
The festival, which has run for decades, showcases a wide array of theatrical and cinematic talent, ranging from plays and cultural dances to films and modern digital storytelling.
The State Concert, traditionally hosted at the official residence of the President, offers an opportunity for the top-performing schools and groups to perform before an audience of dignitaries, government officials, educators, and the Head of State.
It also serves as a national platform to highlight the role of arts in education, social awareness, and cultural preservation.
The 2025 edition is being held in Nakuru, a strategic move that aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to decentralise national events and promote regional inclusion.
Nakuru was recently granted city status and has become a hub for education, culture, and innovation.
The concert comes just a day after the National Assembly approved new Cabinet Secretaries for Gender and Public Service — appointments that are expected to bolster support for the arts and youth-focused programmes.
Media houses have been urged to coordinate access early to facilitate smooth coverage of the event.
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