Francis Davis Imbuga was born in Wenyange village, West Maragoli in Western Kenya in 1947.
His works, including Aminata[1] and Betrayal in the City,[2] 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.
He left this post in 1973 and in 1976 he became a lecturer in the Department of Educational Communication and Technology at the University of Nairobi.
His play Omolo was chosen as an entry in the Kenya National School's Drama Festival finals.