Fathers of Nations profileTitle Father of Nations Author Paul B. Vitta Publisher Oxford University Press Year of publication 2013 Revised edition 2021Fathers of Nations summary, analysis, theme, and charactersFathers of Nations remains one of the most studied Kenyan set books because of its powerful commentary on leadership and governance. Below is a chapter summary, an analysis of the novel, its major themes, and the key characters that drive the story. Fathers of Nations' charactersBefore giving you a synopsis of the book, it is important to familiarise yourself with the main characters. Summary of Fathers of Nations Chapters 1 to 14Fathers of Nations is a political satire set in contemporary Africa. The sad reality is that most African nations have been sucked into meaningless loans offered by international financial institutions.