I Will Marry When I Want

Co-authored by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o and Ngũgĩ wa Mĩriĩ, I Will Marry When I Want is one of the most prominent works in East African theatrical literature. Written as a dramatic work, the play explores community struggles, culture, and social reality within Kenyan society.

This English-language edition brings this celebrated play to general readers, educators, and secondary or higher education literature students looking to engage with essential modern African drama. It is well suited for study groups, classrooms, and anyone interested in the development of contemporary regional literature.