Winfrida Okwany
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.
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High Court Judge Winfrida Okwany directed that the students be allowed to perform the play and further ordered that Malala be permitted to attend.
Echoes of War: Malala blocked from assessing Butere Girls students
Kenya· 2025-04-09
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.
Court orders staging of controversial play at national drama festivalsKenya· 2025-04-08
