Nairobi, April 18 -- When Mukuuni Boys High School from Tharaka-Nithi County was pronounced the winner of the 2024 National Schools and Colleges Drama Festivals (play category) it took many drama enthusiasts by surprise. The school won the coveted prize at its first appearance at the national stage, upsetting the order of the annual event that has recently been dominated by a few schools and creative directors.

The announcement has since drawn mixed reactions, with some observers opining that some more spectacular productions deserved to win. However, the adjudicators' decision emphasises a major point as pointed out by one of them, Simon Peter Otieno; a good storyline and good acting.

"It was so simple to follow and the actors were so ...