Kenyan learners are turning the theatre stage  into a powerful arena for social reflection, using storytelling, dance and spoken word to confront some of society’s most pressing issues — from gender equality and cultural traditions to justice, mental health, family conflict and educational inequality.

During the week-long Kenya National Drama and Film Festival at Kagumo Teachers Training College in Nyeri, students demonstrated how creative arts are evolving into a platform for civic dialogue and cultural introspection.