Inheritance by David Mulwa

Inheritance is a powerful Kenyan play by David Mulwa that explores themes of leadership, corruption, colonial legacy, and the struggle for justice. Set in the fictitious Kutula Colony, the narrative begins under the benevolent reign of King Kutula XV, who values social cohesion, tradition, and meaningful development over technological flamboyance. But peace is threatened by the machinations of colonial agents Thorne Macay and Bishop Henninger who disapprove of the king’s style because it doesn’t serve colonial interests.