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Explain the theme of tradition in the novel The River Between by Ngùgí wa Thiong'o

Explain the theme of tradition in the novel The River Between by Ngùgí wa Thiong'o

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Moses
In the book 'The River Between' Tradition is exceedingly significant to a society, especially in terms of their founding history, rites, rituals, etc. The Kikuyu have long held their own beliefs on these subjects, and the white man's influence is seen as deleterious to those beliefs. Ngugi suggests that not all new ideas are bad—Waiyaki, Muthoni and Nyambura articulate the need for a fusion between Christianity and tribal tradition—and that traditions can be problematic. He is aware, though, that traditions are excessively difficult to change or eradicate.
Moses Ngai answered the question on June 8, 2019 at 17:47

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