Kiguunda

Kiguunda is a farm laborer who lives in a small, one-room house with his wife Wangeci and daughter Gathoni. The wealthy elite describe him as a hard worker whom they can trust. He is most proud of the fact that he owns one-and-a-half acres of land and constantly looks at the title-deed to that land, which becomes a source of interest for Kioi and his wealthy business partners. Kiguunda remembers his life before Kenyan independence fondly and frequently discusses those memories as well as his memories of the state of emergency and independence movement.

Throughout the play, Kiguunda attempts to resist the social forces around him. He remains proud of his small parcel of land despite attempts by the elite to pay him for it, not wanting to sacrifice his independence for money. At the same time, he refuses to resign himself to joining the “sect of the...