For 10 points, name this author of Wizard of the Crow, who set Petals of Blood and A Grain of Wheat in his native Kenya.
In a novel by this author, two advisors enlarge their eyes and ears to better see and hear dissidents. In that novel, American doctors wish to patent a mysterious illness contracted by the Ruler, who wishes to build the monumental skyscraper Marching to Heaven. During a drought in a novel by this author, Abdullah uses a catapult to obtain food while villagers walk to the city. In that novel by this man, Munira incidentally kills three brewery directors by burning down Wanja's brothel. In a third novel by this man, Mumbi becomes pregnant while her husband is in prison, Karanja allies with the British forces, and Mugo confesses to betraying the revolutionary Kihika. For 10 points, name this author of Wizard of the Crow, who set Petals of Blood and A Grain of Wheat in his native Kenya.
In a novel by this author, two advisors enlarge their eyes and ears to better see and hear dissidents.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o [or James Ngugi]