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11/09/2026

Musyoki Muli is the chairman of Kenya Publishers Association, as well as the CEO of SPEAR SHARP Education Limited.
Consider this your personal invitation, from the chairman, to the 27th edition of the Nairobi International Book Fair, set to take place from September 23 to 27, at the Sarit Expo Center, in Westlands.
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From a Standard Four composition to the Caine Prize shortlist.When Gladwell Pamba wrote a composition at Nzoia Primary S...
11/09/2026

From a Standard Four composition to the Caine Prize shortlist.

When Gladwell Pamba wrote a composition at Nzoia Primary School, her headmaster declared her the best writer in the school.

Years later, that young writer has arrived at one of Africa’s most prestigious stages for short fiction.

Her story, The Last Shop, published in Let’s Conspire and Other Stories by Jahazi Press, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing.

Set in Bukembe town, where Pamba grew up, the story explores loneliness, grief, stigma, memory and the power of being seen.

Her journey has been shaped by talent, persistence, mentorship and opportunity.

In 2022, she told Maisha Yetu: “Writing chose me.”

It appears writing knew exactly where to take her.

11/09/2026

Road to NIBF...
‎Henry Mogoba heads the Digital, Innovation, Research and Anti-Piracy Committee at the Kenya Publishers Association.
‎Mogoba, the CEO of Distinction Educational Publishers, welcomes you to the Nairobi International Book Fair, which runs from September 23 to 27, at the Sarit Expo Center, in Westlands.
‎Save the dates.
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10/09/2026

‎Road to NIBF...
‎Kithusi Mulonzya is in charge of the Press, Publicity and Publications Committee at the Kenya Publishers Association.
‎Kithusi, who is also the CEO of One Planet Publishing & Media Services Limited, invites you to the 27th edition of the Nairobi International Book Fair, set to take place at the Sarit Expo Center, in Westlands, from September 23 to September 27.
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TUPATANE KNT! 🎭🔥 FINALLY, IT’S D-DAY!The wait is over! MATIGARI MA NJIRŨŨNGI takes the stage today at the Kenya National...
10/09/2026

TUPATANE KNT! 🎭🔥 FINALLY, IT’S D-DAY!

The wait is over! MATIGARI MA NJIRŨŨNGI takes the stage today at the Kenya National Theatre in its long-awaited theatrical debut.

📅 10th–13th September | Thu–Sun
📍 Kenya National Theatre
🎟️ Advance: Ksh 2,500 | VIP: Ksh 5,000
🎫 Tickets: apps.little.africa
📞 0716 67 77 77

Powered by EAEP.

The story is no longer just between the pages. Today, MATIGARI comes alive on stage.

10/09/2026

‎Pauline Kea Kyovi, aliyeandika tamthilia iliyosifika ya Kigogo, awaalika nyote kwenye maonyesho ya vitabu ya Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF), yanayoandaliwa na Kenya Publishers Association.
‎Maonyesho NIBF yatafanyika katika jumba la Sarit Centre huko Westlands.
‎Karibu ujumuike na waandishi, wachapishaji, wasomi na wauzaji wa vitabu kuanzia tarehe 23, mwezi huu wa tisa, hadi tarehe 27.

09/09/2026

During this year's Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF), East African Educational Publishers Limited are planning major activities around three books, Matigari ma Njirúúngi by Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Kunasua Fikra, a Kiswahili translation of Ngugi's seminal book, Decolonising the Mind and John Kiriamiti's latest book, The Abduction Squad.
EAEP's CEO Kiarie Kamau gives details of the three events.
NIBF, organised by Kenya Publishers Association takes place at the Sarit Expo Center, in Westlands, from September 23 to 27.
Save the dates.

09/09/2026

MATIGARI MA NJIRŨŨNGI: FROM PAGE TO STAGE 🎭📖

What does it mean to bring one of Kenya’s most iconic literary works to the stage?

In this interview shared by Inooro TV, get a glimpse into the story behind the highly anticipated stage adaptation of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's MATIGARI MA NJIRŨŨNGI.

Four decades after its publication, Matigari is coming alive at the Kenya National Theatre — and the stage is set.

📅 Tomorrow, 10th–13th September 2026
📍 Kenya National Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: apps.little.africa

Watch the interview, then experience Matigari live on stage. 🎭

🎥 Courtesy: Inooro TV

09/09/2026

Mercy Kirui, the CEO of Tai AfroPress will host special networking session for local and international players in the publishing sector, during the 27th edition of the Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF), under the auspices of Kenya Publishers Association.
If you and your organisation fit into that category, you need sign up for the limited slots available.
NIBF takes place at the Sarit Expo Center from September 23 to 27.
Save the dates.

MATIGARI COMES ALIVE TOMORROW! 🎭🔥Four decades after its publication, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's MATIGARI MA NJIRŨŨNGI makes its...
09/09/2026

MATIGARI COMES ALIVE TOMORROW! 🎭🔥

Four decades after its publication, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's MATIGARI MA NJIRŨŨNGI makes its long-awaited stage debut.

Presented by Kwa Ndego Creative Hub and powered by EAEP, this iconic Kenyan literary work takes the stage in a powerful theatrical adaptation at the Kenya National Theatre.

📅 Tomorrow, 10th September – 13th September
📍 Kenya National Theatre

🎟️ Early Bird: Ksh 2,000
🎟️ Advance: Ksh 2,500
⭐ VIP: Ksh 5,000

🎫 Tickets: apps.little.africa
📞 0716 67 77 77

The story that stirred a nation is now ready to stir the stage. Don't miss MATIGARI.

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