Kidake Defends Butere Girls' Freedom of Expression, Calls for Restoration of Malala’s Political Dignity
EoK Newsroom Vihiga Gubernatorial Hopeful, Kidake Maloba VIHIGA COUNTY – Vihiga gubernatorial hopeful Kidake Alex Maloba has spoken out strongly on the recent controversy surrounding the play “Echoes of War” performed by students of Butere Girls High School, raising questions about the timing and motive of state interference in artistic expression. “From my perspective, it's puzzling that the intelligence unit remained inactive during the play's performance at the sub-county level, only to intervene at the national level,” said Maloba. “This raises questions about their priorities and timing.” Kidake expressed concern for the safety and emotional well-being of both the students and teachers involved, criticizing the lack of visible support from Luhya political leaders during the tense moment. He, however, praised former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala for his courage and principled stand. “I commend Cleophas Malala for his bravery in standing up against the challenges faced b...