Orders worth KES 20,000 – 49,999
Approx. 100+ books*Request this tier ↗
THE BOOKSFIRST ORIGINALS PROMISE
ONLY ORIGINAL TITLES, DIRECT FROM PUBLISHERS
Genuine editions sourced through publishers and authorised supply channels.
Explore the collectionBOOKSFIRST AFRICA · BULK BUYERSMore books.
More books.
More impact.
Better prices for schools, libraries, bookshops, churches, community organisations and resellers. Choose pre-loved bulk discounts, new-book reseller pricing, or our October library-building offer.
Up to 25% on pre-loved bulk orders30% off new books for resellers
Original titles & carefully selected pre-loved books
OCTOBER 2026 · LIMITED LIBRARY OFFERBuy 500 books.
Buy 500 books.
We'll donate 500 more.
For qualifying schools, registered non-profits, churches, community libraries and CSR programmes. Buy 500 pre-loved books and receive 500 additional books selected by BooksFirst from newly arrived container stock.
Orders must be confirmed and paid by 31 October 2026. Choose this offer or the applicable bulk discount; offers cannot be combined.PRE-LOVED BOOKS · VOLUME DISCOUNTS
How much can your order save?
Your discount is determined by the total value of your pre-loved book order before discounts, not the number of books.
Orders worth KES 50,000 – 99,999
Approx. 200+ books*Request this tier ↗
Orders worth KES 100,000 – 249,999
Approx. 400+ books*Request this tier ↗
Orders worth KES 250,000+
Approx. 1,000+ books*Request this tier ↗
*Indicative book counts assume about KES 200–300 per pre-loved book. The discount tier is based on order value. Minimum eligible order: KES 20,000.
NEW BOOKS · TRADE RESELLER PRICINGStock original new books.
Stock original new books.
Save 30%.
For bookshops and resellers ordering at least 20 new books. This is a separate trade offer from both pre-loved bulk tiers and the standard new-book website promotion.
Request new-book wholesale pricing →30%trade discount
20new books minimum
Original titles sourced through publishers and authorised channels.
EXAMPLES FROM OUR BUYER GUIDE
What bulk savings look like.
SIMPLE ORDERING
From your brief to your books.
Tell us who you're buying for
Share reading levels, ages, subjects, desired quantity and budget.
Choose your book selection
Choose a ready-made bundle or ask for a custom mix based on stock.
Approve your quote
We'll show the applicable tier, stock availability and separate delivery charges.
Confirm & pay
We prepare and dispatch the order after payment confirmation.
REQUEST A BULK QUOTE
Let's build your library together.
Tell us what you're trying to achieve and our team will put together a selection and quote based on the latest available stock.
WhatsApp · +254 785 550546 ↗sales@booksfirst.africa ↗Ruiru Business Park, Phase 2, Godown No. 7, Ruiru, Kenya
Offer conditions and delivery information
Pre-loved tiers: KES 20,000 minimum order. Tier applies to the full eligible pre-loved order value before discount. Book counts are illustrative only.
New books: 30% off for qualifying reseller orders of at least 20 new books; separate trade terms apply.
October matching offer: Only for qualifying registered non-profits, schools, community libraries, churches and CSR programmes. 500 donated books for 500 purchased, with donated titles selected by BooksFirst; orders confirmed and paid 1–31 October 2026. In place of, not alongside, tier discounts.
Delivery/logistics quoted separately based on weight and destination. Stock and prices subject to availability. Promotions cannot be stacked.
SMALLER CURATED BUNDLES
Not ordering by bulk value?
You can still ask for a small curated selection of pre-loved children’s or fiction bundles. We’ll confirm availability before quoting.
PRE-LOVED · CHILDREN
Children’s bundle
Choose 3 eligible pre-loved children’s books for each bundle. Because live bundle stock changes quickly, BooksFirst now confirms the available titles with you directly.
Bundle priceKES 500.00
3 books per set- Choose your quantity
- Tell us the age group or genre you prefer
- We send the available book options before you proceed
PRE-LOVED · FICTION
Fiction bundle
Choose 3 eligible pre-loved fiction books for each bundle. Because live bundle stock changes quickly, BooksFirst now confirms the available titles with you directly.
Bundle priceKES 1,000.00
3 books per set- Choose your quantity
- Tell us the age group or genre you prefer
- We send the available book options before you proceed
BOOKSFIRST BUNDLE REQUEST
Tell us what you need.
Select one or both bundle types, add the quantity, and BooksFirst will send the available pre-loved options.
REQUEST RECEIVED
We’ll send you available options.
Your quantities and preferences have been sent to BooksFirst. The team can now curate against the stock that is actually available.