Butere Girls High School students' stirring theatrical production has sparked national discussion after it was abruptly banned, allegedly due to pressure from high-ranking government officials who were concerned about its critical message.

The play, which was shown at the Kenya Drama and Film Festival, received a lot of attention because it candidly captured the annoyances of young people in contemporary Kenya.

The students depicted the hardships of a generation facing significant political and economic obstacles using spoken word, storytelling, and emotionally charged interaction.

The protagonist, who serves as a metaphor for Kenya's youth, must make their way through a dysfunctional system rife with corruption, joblessness, inflation, and inept leadership.

A portion of the audience, both online and offline, responded well to the performance's bravery and realism in depicting these struggles. But when rumours surfaced that the play had been banned after a direction from high authority, probably the State House, the national dialogue changed. Although no official statement has verified this, many people think the show was censured because of its unvarnished criticism of government failings, such as broken promises and the growing expense of living.

Critics have deemed some of the dialogue "too provocative" for a school performance since it appeared to challenge governmental policies and make fun of well-known political phrases.