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 Butere Girl's Perform 'Echoes of War' in the Regional level before grabbing State's Attention. PHOTO/Standard Media Group. If there was ever a perfect example of life imitating art, then the events of the last two days in Nakuru during the 63rd edition of the Kenya National Drama Festivals would qualify for an Oscar. Or at the very least, a standing ovation. Now, for those not in the know, Kenya’s high school drama festivals have always been a delightful cocktail of satire, political jabs, and cultural storytelling. But this year, Butere Girls High School, the undisputed queens of theatrical rebellion, outdid themselves with their play, Echoes of War. Zakayo Must Go: The Play That Shook the Nation The play, which tackled themes of governance, betrayal, and youth activism, quickly turned into a political battlefield, thanks to one rather catchy chant—“Zakayo must go!” (And no, they weren’t talking about a biblical tax collector). This phrase, a cheeky nod to a certain h...

  A screen grab of the bar was to low conversation trending on TikTok.  Photo/TNX Africa Alright, my people, gather around because the ladies have done it again. TikTok is currently on fire with the latest trend called "The Bar Was Too Low." This challenge hilariously highlights the shocking (and sometimes tragic) lengths women have gone to just to keep a man. And let me tell you, the stories range from mildly questionable to outright insanity. I’ve seen clips of women confessing to donating a kidney to their mother-in-law, just so they could be “wife material.” Others talk about staying in relationships where their partner treated them worse than an expired loaf of bread. Some even tolerated blatant cheating, disrespect, and the infamous “he’ll change” syndrome. Ladies, please! If suffering was a sport, some of you would have Olympic gold medals. But hold on. Aren’t these the same ladies who have sky-high standards for men? The ones who expect six-figure salaries, six-pa...