Before the Rooster Crows

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Set against the backdrop of Kenyan politics and societal challenges, the story follows Muriuki as he leaves his village for the city in search of a better life with his love, Mumbi. Their journey is fraught with economic struggles, racism, and the harsh realities of a post-colonial world. Mumbi's tragic murder due to her activism ignites Muriuki's quest for vengeance, leading to a controversial act that alters the course of his life and deepens his sense of betrayal by those he once trusted.