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After 4:30, authored by the prolific Kenyan writer David G. Maillu, is a landmark work of Kenyan literature that famously explores the clandestine double lives of Nairobi’s office workers. Published to both commercial success and critical controversy, the book delves into the world of urban morality and sexuality, focusing on the actions and attitudes of men after the close of the business day. The narrative challenges traditional societal norms by candidly portraying themes of promiscuity, materialism, and the breakdown of family values in a rapidly modernizing city. Maillu’s provocative and direct style earned him a reputation as a daring and unconventional writer, with this book in particular being hailed as a defining text of his career. It stands as a significant piece of social commentary, capturing the complexities and contradictions of urban life and the private desires that often exist in stark contrast to public personas.
