Police clash with students over controversial play at Kenya’s drama competition

Kenya’s national high-school drama competition erupted into controversy this week after police fired tear gas to disperse a crowd gathered to watch a politically charged play.

Echoes of War, set in a fictional kingdom where the youth are disillusioned with their leaders, features battles with the police and draws parallels to last year’s protests over tax hikes.

The play, initially disqualified under unclear circumstances, was…