Francis D. Imbuga
Deceased Person
1947 – 2012
Who was Francis D. Imbuga?
Professor Francis Davis Imbuga was a Kenyan playwright and literature scholar whose works, including Aminata and Betrayal in the City, have become staples in the study of literature schools in Kenya. 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.
He also taught literature at Kenyatta University, holding the posts of Dean of the Literature Department, Dean of Arts and Director of Quality Assurance.
Imbuga died on Sunday 18 November 2012 night after suffering a stroke in his house in Nairobi.
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