It's Our Turn to Eat

"A fast-paced political thriller.... Wrong's gripping, thoughtful book stands as both a tribute to Githongo's courage and a cautionary tale." —New York Times Book Review “On one level, It’s Our Turn to Eat reads like a John Le Carré novel.... On a deeper and much richer level, the book is an analysis of how and why Kenya descended into political violence.” — Washington Post Called "urgent and important” by Harper's magazine, It’s Our Turn to Eat is a nonfiction political thriller of modern Kenya—an eye-opening account of tribal rivalries, pervasive graft, and the rising anger of a prospect-less youth that exemplifies an African dilemma. Based on the explosive true story of Kenyan anti-corruption czar John Githongo, who secretly recorded his own government’s ministers—a decision that would force him into exile. A Kenyan Whistle-blower: Follow the harrowing journey of John Githongo, the man appointed to fight graft who became the government’s most dangerous enemy. The Anglo Leasing Scandal: Uncover the secrets of a multi-million-dollar phantom contract, a scheme of greed so vast it reached the highest levels of power and threatened to bankrupt the nation. Reads Like a Political Thriller: Discover why the Washington Post compared this true story to a John Le Carré novel, complete with secret tapes, death threats, and a hero on the run. Tribalism and Power: Explore the deep-seated ethnic fault lines and the rise of the ‘Mount Kenya Mafia,’ revealing how tribal loyalty provides cover for systemic theft.