Abstract

This article examines how power constructs, distorts, and suppresses truth in Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s Matigari. Through the lens of counter-narratives, oral traditions, and symbolic resistance, the novel reveals the mechanisms used by elites to control history and public discourse. However, the resilience of alternative truths, carried by marginalized voices and collective memory, challenges the hegemony of dominant narratives. The analysis highlights the fragile balance between domination and opposition, showing how every attempt to erase truth sparks renewed resistance. Ultimately, the study raises broader questions about contemporary mechanisms of information control and the role of literature in preserving alternative perspectives