The National Drama Festival Results 2025 – Secondary were officially unveiled after a week-long theatrical extravaganza hosted in Nakuru County from April 7. The 63rd edition of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival featured a spectacular showcase of talent from secondary schools across the country, with schools battling it out in various performance arts categories.
Held under the theme of creative expression for cultural transformation, the event highlighted not just artistry but also the ability of young minds to speak truth to power — most notably seen in the bold performance by Butere Girls High School, which sparked national conversations.
Top Performing Schools at the Festival
Moi Mbiruri Boys High School from Embu County emerged as the overall winner in the Play category with their powerful production titled Classmates, which tackled issues of modern success and societal pressure. Their outstanding performance earned them an invitation to perform at the Presidential State Concert at State House Nakuru, graced by President William Ruto and Education CS Julius Ogamba.
Category Highlights
🎭 Play
- Moi Mbiruri Boys High School – Embu County
- Fesbeth Academy – Kakamega County
- Laiser Hill Academy – Kajiado County
💃 Cultural Dance
- Kisumu Girls – Kisumu County
- Highway Secondary School – Nairobi County
- St Clare’s Maragoli Girls – Vihiga County
📖 Narrative
- Mbita High School – Homa Bay County
- Madira Girls – Vihiga County
- Maranda High School – Siaya County
🕺 Modern Dance
- Kangaru School – Embu County
- Kebirigo Boys – Nyamira County
- Tumaini School – Machakos County
🩰 Solo Dance
- Endarasha School – Nyeri County
- Booker Academy – Kakamega County
- Highway Secondary School – Nairobi County
🎙️ Solo Verse
- Moi Mbiruri Boys High School
- Fesbeth Academy
- Laiser Hill Academy
😂 Stand-Up Comedy
- Kanyambora High School – Embu County
- Inaya School – Machakos County
- County Girls’ High School – Nairobi County
🗣️ Spoken Word
- Alliance Girls High School – Kiambu County
- Bishop Atundo High School – Bungoma County
- St Anne Sega Girls – Siaya County
Festival Sponsorship and Recognition
The winners were selected after advancing through zonal, county, and regional levels, making their way to the national platform. Equity Bank played a key sponsorship role, committing KES 25 million in support of the festival, recognizing and rewarding excellence in arts education.
The State Concert, held today, will feature performances by all category winners and marks the grand finale of the festival. The platform not only celebrates student talent but also underscores the important role of creative arts in shaping national identity.
