A grain of wheat by Ngugi Wa Thiongo

Wheat grain is a novel that speaks about the freedom struggle of Thabai village.

In 1963, it was held in Kenya on Uhuru. Kenya was created colony by the British government. Vaikki, the initial leader of the struggle fought against him but lost. But he had a sense of freedom in his community. And so the Mao Maa movement starts. Kihika kills a police officer, but he arrested and hanged. The fighters attacked the Mei Police and declared the British Emergency. People are harassed, women are killed and many youths including Mugo and Giaconias are arrested and sent to the detention camp.

When Gikki was arrested by his wife, Mumbi sleeps with Karanja and becomes pregnant. When the Giancons know that they leave their wife and start working in the Green Research Center Gitima, started by the British.

Mumo comes to see a rage and admits her story. Mugo also admits Qihika's betrayal. Uhuru General gives a speech on the day of the day and goes ahead with the betrayer. Mugo comes out of the crowd and others have decided to secretly punish him. In the end, the Giancons accepted a candle with her child.