10/04/2025
Kenya’s political leaders must desist from engaging in divisive rhetoric, manipulation, propaganda, and toxic discourse that only serve to fuel tension and disunity in our country.
I strongly condemn, in the strongest terms possible, the actions of Mr. Cleophas Malala, who reportedly used students of Butere Girls Secondary School as a platform to advance his political vendetta or personal interests against the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Dr. William Ruto. It is alleged that he scripted a divisive play and coached the students to perform it, an act that has already caused significant unrest and mayhem.
Such conduct is not only inappropriate but also a serious misuse of an educational institution meant to nurture and protect our young minds—not to turn them into pawns in political battles.
Let education remain a tool for empowerment, not indoctrination, schools are safe space for learning, not a platform for propaganda.
I call upon the relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate this matter and take the necessary action against all individuals involved. Furthermore, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) must also take disciplinary measures against the principal of the school for allowing such a politically charged performance to take place under her watch.
Let us safeguard the sanctity of our schools and ensure our children are protected from partisan politics and harmful ideologies.
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