Winfrida Okwany

Winfrida Okwany

judge Kenya

Winfrida Okwany is a notable Kenyan judge known for her commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law. Recently, she made headlines by ruling that the Butere Girls High School drama students must present their play 'Echoes of War' at the 63rd National Drama and Film Festivals following a controversial ban. Her decision highlighted the importance of freedom of expression and the role of arts in education, especially in the context of youth activism.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
52,769
Power
104$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 7.00 0.10% +0% 53,771,296 52,769 $106,000 104$
Totals 2 53,771,296 52,769 $106,000 104$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: High Court Judge Winfrida Okwany directed that the students be allowed to perform the play and further ordered that Malala be permitted to attend. 7

The Standard: Echoes of War: Malala blocked from assessing Butere Girls students

Kenya Kenya: Justice Winfrida Okwany delivered the ruling on Tuesday, directing that the students who are set to perform the play and the script writer, former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala, to attend and participate at the ongoing festivals. 7

The Standard: Court orders staging of controversial play at national drama festivals