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I plead the stomachs Their response to egoism,
Of the privileged few Is faster than camera film to light
Greater than the rift valley; But as slow as tropism
They cannot be satisfied To nation-building.
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With a normal share.
I plead the thirst The majority plead
Of the minority Exploited,
Greater than that of the Sahara; Cheated,
No rains can quench it. Disregarded,
But, brother,
I reckon the minority How is development to come?
More sensitive to egoism
Than to National Development;
Nothing that is not theirs _________
Is of any interest Kundi Faraja

Questions

1. What is the poem about?
2. How does the persona’s perspective towards the following issues
differ from or resemble yours?
(i) Development (iv) Life after Uhuru
(ii) Public servants (v) Peace
(iii) Politicians (vi) Social services
3. Why does the persona consider fighting underdevelopment to be
more difficult than combating colonialism?
4. Do you believe a man of the people exists in today’s society?
Explain your view.

(b) Read the selected play aloud. Then, answer the following questions.

1. What actions of the characters appeal to you most, and why?
2. What characters’ moral values appeal to you, and why?
3. Mention characters’ positive behaviours which resemble yours.
4. How does the main character’s view of life resemble yours?
5. What event in the play do you find disgusting? Give reasons.

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