We are the largest book wholesaler in East Africa, with a robust presence throughout the region.
Extensive Reach
Our network spans over 220 supermarket retail locations across East Africa, connecting communities to quality books.
Strong Partnerships
We collaborate with hundreds of booksellers, schools, and NGOs to promote literacy and learning.
Diverse Selection
- Colorful activity books
- Engaging fiction and non-fiction titles
- Interactive pop-up books
- Educational resources for various learning stages
Celebrating Local & Global Authors
Our collection features a diverse range of titles from both international and Kenyan writers.
Unmatched Children’s Collection
Our children’s section boasts the widest selection of books in the region, carefully tailored to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for reading among toddlers, early readers, and young adults.
Explore Our Programs
Monthly Book Clubs
We bring communities together through curated book clubs, highlighting local authors and fostering a love for reading. Our Monthly Adults' Book Clubs include engaging activities like reading challenges, fun interactive games to spark readers' imaginations and pairing of different activities like cheese tasting or floral arrangements.
2nd Edition Kids' Book Club – December 7, 2024
Building on the success of our first edition in 2023, which welcomed over 300 students from across Nairobi, Meru, and Nanyuki, this year's event promises even more exciting activities for young readers.
Comprehensive 2025 School Book Fair Program
- Showcase your products at all Books First school fairs.
- Reach over 50-60 premium international schools annually.
- Build lasting connections with students, parents, and educators at institutions like Pembroke, Brookhouse, Braeburn, Montessori, and Makini.
- Access thousands of potential long-term customers within the education sector.
"Reading is important. If you know how to read, then the whole world opens up to you."
Barack Obama
"At the moment we persuade a child, any child, to cross that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better. It’s an enormous force for good."
Books First Africa is passionate about sparking a love for reading in schools and communities. Our tailored book fairs and literacy events provide interactive, fun, and engaging opportunities to make books come alive.
We offer a diverse selection of children’s literature, storytelling sessions, competitions, and creative activities that inspire young minds and nurture lifelong learning habits. Perfectly suited for school book weeks and special events, our book fairs foster an environment where reading is celebrated and embraced.
With a vision to cultivate a love for books and literacy, Books First Africa is your trusted partner in making every book-related event an unforgettable experience.
