The recent performance of 'Too Early for Birds' in Nairobi brought over 600 audience members into the tumultuous history of Kenya through Tom Mboya's life. As a statesman and activist, Mboya fought against government corruption until his assassination at 38. This play, first performed in 2017, resonates deeply as contemporary protests, triggered by tax rises and government repression, echo past struggles. The audience's energetic participation and demands for President Ruto's resignation reflect their urgency for reform amid ongoing political violence and enforced disappearances, marking a critical moment in Kenya's history and governance.
The play captures Kenya's tumultuous transition to independence through Tom Mboya's life and highlights the impact of government corruption during his time.
Amid the performance, the audience directly linked historical struggles to present issues, especially in their chants calling for the president's resignation focusing on government repression.
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