Francis D. Imbuga

Professor Francis Davis Imbuga (1947 – November 18, 2012) was a Kenyan playwright and literature scholar whose works, including Aminata^[1] and Betrayal in the City,^[2] have become staples in the study of literature schools in Kenya.^[3] His works have consistently dealt with issues such as the clashes of modernity and tradition in the social organisation of African communities. His play Betrayal in the City was Kenya's entry to FESTAC.^[4]

He also taught literature at Kenyatta University, holding the posts of Dean of the Literature Department, Dean of Arts and Director of Quality Assurance.^[5]

Imbuga died^[6] on the night of Sunday 18 November 2012, after suffering a stroke in his house in Nairobi.

Works

• The Fourth Trial (1972)
• Kisses of Faho (1972)
• The Married Bachelor (1973)
• Betrayal in the City (1976)
• Games of Silence (1977)
• The Successor (1979)
• Man of Kafira (1984)
• Aminata (1988)
• The Burning of the Rags (1989)
• Shrine of Tears (1992)
• Miracle of Remera (2004)
• The Green Cross Of Kafira (2013)

References

1. Aminata: A Play - F. D. Imbuga - Google Books. Books.google.co.ke. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
2. Betrayal in the City: A Play - F. D. Imbuga - Google Books. Books.google.co.ke. 1987-12-31. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
3. "Curtains fall on Prof Francis Imbuga". Kenyaneducation.com. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
4. "Imbuga, Francis", in Martin Banham, Errol Hill & George Woodyard (eds), The Cambridge Guide to African & Caribbean Theatre, Cambridge University Press, 1994, p. 48.
5. Philip Etyang, "Literary Icon Francis Imbuga passes on", Standard (Kenya), 19 November 2012.
6. "Curtains fall on playwright Imbuga - News". nation.co.ke. 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2013-01-10.