Description
This novel, published in 1976, explores the harsh realities of urban life in post-colonial Nairobi, Kenya, through the eyes of two construction workers, Ben and Olu. Meja Mwangi paints a vivid picture of the struggles of poverty, unemployment, and disillusionment faced by young men who migrated from rural areas to the city in search of a better life. The book is a poignant portrayal of friendship and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity.
“Going Down River Road” is a significant work in African literature and was awarded the Kenyatta Prize for Literature in 1977. It is widely studied and celebrated for its raw and honest depiction of life in the shantytowns of Nairobi.
