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We are the largest book wholesaler in East Africa, partnering with  250+ locations across East Africa.

About Us

We are passionate about books and our passion is reflected in the careful curation of our selection. 

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MISSION STATEMENT

Providing resources for Kenyans to increase literacy and education. Our mission is to become your go-to source for books, whether you’re a bookworm or a casual reader, you’ll find something to enjoy in our store.

VISION STATEMENT

Sharing our deep passion for books (We are MAD about books!) with the whole of Africa, striving to make it easily accessible and affordable for everyone.

We believe in the beautiful power of reading, shop with us today and get lost in the pages.

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A Diverse Selection for Every Reader

At Books First Africa, we believe everyone deserves a book that speaks to them. We offer a carefully curated mix of new and preloved books  handpicked to meet the needs of readers at every stage of life. 

Our selection includes:

Colorful activity books and picture books for early learners

Storybooks and series for curious children and pre-teens

Young adult fiction, from coming-of-age tales to Afro-futurism

Academic books, exam guides, and curriculum-support materials

African literature and works by global authors

Faith-based titles, biographies, and inspirational reads

Business, self-development, and lifestyle books for adult readers

With over 10,000 titles and growing, we’re proud to be a space where every reader can find something to fall in love with.

What we do

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Our Story – A Passion for Books, A Commitment to Literacy

At our core, we are passionate about books, and this passion is reflected in the careful curation of our selection. We believe that books have the power to educate, inspire, and transform lives, and we are dedicated to making them accessible to readers across Kenya and beyond.

Together, we can make 1,000,000 books a reality in 2025!

100% Matching Offer 

Double The Impact – For every 500 books donated, we’ll match them 100% to reach even more communities.

 

When you partner with us, you're not just getting a great book, you're helping double the impact on education in underserved areas. Every book purchase, donation, and partnership goes toward creating access to knowledge, fostering literacy, and building a future where every child can dream bigger.

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DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT ON EDUCATION

100% MATCHING OFFER

How It Works
Buy any book from our collection
We match your purchase book-for-book
The books go directly to schools & community libraries

Sharing our deep passion for books (We are MAD about books!) with the whole of Africa, striving to make it easily accessible and affordable for everyone.

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Contact:

Industrial Area, Off Enterprise Road, Kuguru Loop Road
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am to 4pm
Saturday: 8 am to 1 pm

 
+254 785 550 546
infohq @ booksfirst.africa

Find a Books First shop closest to you!
 

  • Nairobi

  • Coast

  • Mount Kenya

  • Eastern

  • Nyanza

  • Rift Valley

  • Western

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