In villages across Kenya, elderly people (and especially women) accused of witchcraft are killed almost every other day. These "Witch-lynchings", many believe, are executed in order to dispossess them of their land. Family conflicts, superstitions and religious fundamentalism collide to lead to fatal consequences. The practice of witch hunting is neither new nor unique to Kenya. It was happening in 16th Century Italy. 
Silvia Cassini explores this in her upcoming thought-provoking play Speak Their Names which is set to awe theater enthusiasts in November. "This is a  play dear to me as it is based on true events that happened in my grandfather's  hometown more than 400 years ago. I hope Kenyans will resonate with the message" Silvia tells KenyaBuzz.
If you're a thespian looking for your big break or if you're passionate about social justice, this is it.  Audition for Speak Their Names . See poster for details and keep it here for more developments in the coming months.

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Maureen Kasuku

Maureen is our resident cat lady and Beyoncé stan. She writes about spas, brunch and ballet recitals but has never been to any. Moonlights as a social justice activist in her spare time. She knows things and is obnoxiously opinionated on the internet but not in real life

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