Ringa Boys Senior School has emerged as one of the standout institutions at this year’s national drama and film festival held in Nyeri County, delivering strong performances in key Competency-Based Education (CBE) categories and affirming its growing reputation in co-curricular excellence.
The school’s narrative piece, “Boy Na,” clinched top honours in the Best Narrative (CBE) category, beating a competitive field drawn from leading schools across the country. The production, praised for its thematic depth and creativity, addressed contemporary issues affecting learners while aligning with the CBE framework.
In addition to the category win, Ringa Boys also secured second position in the Best Item on Promoting CBE, further underlining the school’s consistency and ability to interpret curriculum themes through the performing arts. The category was won by Dagoretti Boys with their production “Tikiti,” while St. George’s Nairobi finished third with “Rootless.”
The national festival, staged in Nyeri, attracted top-performing schools showcasing productions centered on digital safety, career pathways, social responsibility and inclusivity. In the Best Item on Protecting Online Identity and Reputation, Shimo La Tewa School emerged top with “The Jackpot,” while St. George’s Nairobi dominated the ICT category with “The TikToker.”
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Other notable winners included Makueni School, which scooped the Best Spoken Word on Career Choices with “Barua Kapa,” and Karuri High School, whose piece “Timiza Ndoto” won in the CBC spoken word category.
In the narrative category on career choices, Takaba Girls Secondary School took top honours with “The Letter,” while Father Odera School stood out in inclusive education with “Better Brighter Together.”
The festival also featured strong performances in dance, comedy and theatre, with Nyakach Girls Secondary School winning Best Modern Dance (CBC) with “Proper Trash,” and Shammah School Nairobi taking the comedy category with “Challengers za Mtihani.”
In the play categories, St. George’s Nairobi once again dominated with “Rootless,” while Father Odera School impressed in the Kenya Sign Language (KSL) category.
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Special awards were also presented, with Dagoretti High School winning the KRA Award, Emusire High School taking the KCB Award, and St. Augustine Mlolongo securing the HELB Award. The EACC Award went to Laiser Hill Academy.
Despite the stiff competition witnessed in Nyeri, Ringa Boys’ dual achievement stands out as a significant milestone. Education stakeholders note that the school’s performance reflects a growing emphasis on nurturing talent alongside academic excellence.
With their success at the Nyeri festival, Ringa Boys Senior School has firmly positioned itself among Kenya’s top performers in drama and creative arts, signaling a promising trajectory in future national competitions.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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