The Ills of Colonial and Post-independent Kenya as Reflected in Imbuga’s Betrayal in the City

Abstract

This study is a qualitative analysis of the problems of Kenyans after independence. The researcher highlighted all kinds of evils faced by the mass population such as political betrayal and revenge, social injustice, corruption, nepotism, privilege and dictatorship to name a few. The researcher critically analyses the play “Betrayal in the City”, and came up with possible solutions to overcome the ills listed above like unity, forgiveness and reconciliation in order to build a peaceful nation. The researcher had not only suggested truth, forgiveness and reconciliation as a key towards unity and sustainable peace building among people but also the relevance of the study to the society has been put in the readers’ hands.