The First Woman

Set in twentieth-century Uganda, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi’s The First Woman traces the coming-of-age of Kirabo, a spirited girl in search of her identity and place in a patriarchal society. Through Kirabo’s personal journey, the novel explores generational wisdom, the complexities of womanhood, and the quiet resistance of women navigating tradition and change. Makumbi weaves Ugandan folklore and contemporary realities, creating a tapestry that is both deeply rooted in local culture and universally resonant with themes of self-discovery, family, and empowerment.

• The quest for self-definition is central, as Kirabo seeks to understand...

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