When my father arrived in Kenya, he had found the Kikuyu way of life similar to that of the British at the time the Romans invaded England 2,000 years ago.

Summary

This quote highlights the stark contrast observed by the speaker's father upon arriving in Kenya. By comparing the Kikuyu way of life to the British during the Roman invasion of England, the speaker suggests that the Kikuyu society remained largely untouched by outside influences. This implies that the Kikuyu people were still practicing traditional customs and living in a manner that had not been significantly impacted by external forces. The quote reflects the cultural and historical differences between the Kikuyu and the British, emphasizing the relative isolation and preservation of Kikuyu traditions.

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