At home on stage: Martin Kigondu's journey as an actor

Martin Kigondu receiving the award for Best Male Performance in a Solo Production at the 2nd edition of the Kenya Theatre Awards held at the Kenya national Theatre on February 25, 2023. [Denis Kibuchi, Standard]

As a young boy, Martin Kigondu always dreamt that he’d be a thespian. Years later, he has traversed stages with Phoenix Players, Heartstrings Entertainment and his brainchild Prevail Presents. This weekend, he plays a leading role in After 4:30, a 1974-published book by David Maillu.

After 4:30 is performed for the first time at the Louis Leakey Auditorium at the Nairobi National Museum this weekend. Kigondu portrays the role of Nikolas Mukoko, a married man who ropes himself into an affair with his secretary. Martin was eager for the role, one that he defines as gutsy.