This document provides a critical analysis of the anti-colonial struggle as depicted in Ngugi wa Thiong'o's novel "A Grain of Wheat". It discusses key elements like the role of religion, main character Mugo, Fanon's concepts of anti-colonial nationalism, and the Mau Mau movement. The novel explores the oppressive power of colonialism in Kenya and the people's struggle for independence, known as Uhuru, which was a central theme in the story.