Too Early for Birds

Founded in early 2017 by Kenyan performers Abu Sense and Ngartia, the show and its title were inspired by the work of historian and blogger Owaahh.

Too Early for Birds is directed by Wanjiku Mwawuganga and features a number of upcoming and established Kenyan actors in the cast.

[4] Mũthoni was a lady who led a crowd of thousands of Kenyans in an attempt to rescue a jailed leader, Harry Thuku, in 1922.

Otenyo led a resistance movement in 1908 against unfair British punitive expeditions that included reckless killing and scorched earth policy.

The stories included the exploits of infamous criminals such as Wacucu, Wanugu, Mary Wanjiku Karirimbi, Danson Gachui, Rasta, Matheri, among others.

Another added "...The importance of knowing your own culture, and your own stories was brought to the fore with this amazing show – both funny and reflective, moving to the point of tears and in the next instance making you scream with laughter at the puns.