Longhorn Publishers

Longhorn Publishers EXPANDING MINDS Longhorn Publishers is a leading publisher of quality educational and creative books in East Africa and beyond.

Longhorn Kenya is a public limited liability company wholly-owned and run by Kenyans. It was incorporated in Kenya in May 1965 as Longmans of Kenya a wholly owned subsidiary of Longman Group International of the United Kingdom. At that time, it was mainly a sales promotion office handling Longman publications published in UK. In December 1969, the company changed name to Longman Kenya Limited. Dur

ing the 1970s, a limited local publishing programme was started and, around the same time, a few Kenyans were invited to join the Board of Directors. Following the opening up of Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall, many multinationals shifted their focus from Africa to the new markets. In addition, in the 1990's, Kenya's then Minister for Education banned the importation of textbooks. This forced multinationals to consider other ways of supplying the Kenyan market, including licensing, which drastically reduced their margins (as compared to supplying stock). As a result, in the 1980s Longman UK sold 40% of its shareholding to Kenyans with a further 20% being sold in 1991. Finally.in 1993, Longman UK fully divested from the company when it sold its remaining 40% shareholding to Kenyans. As a result of this divestiture, the company changed its name to Longhorn Kenya Limited. In 2006, Longhorn undertook a rebranding exercise aimed at revitalizing the company's image through the publishing of non-textbook reading materials. To this end, in 2007, the company launched its Sasa Sema Imprint after acquiring the intellectual property of Sasa Sema Publications Limited. Sasa Sema provides reference books, creative works, biographies and general knowledge books to cater for the unmet needs within the general readership space and thus provide a balanced diet. This initiative was in line with the company's strategy of diversifying its product range to Include books for general readership. Longhorn is the only publisher with full approval by the Ministry of Education in 12 key subjects for secondary and primary schools. Subsidiaries

In October 1995, Longhorn Publishers Uganda Limited was incorporated in Uganda as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Longhorn Kenya Limited.Activities of the Kampala office are currently limited to sales promotion. Development of products for that market is carried out by the editorial department of Longhorn Kenya. Another subsidiary, Longhorn Publishers Tanzania Limited, was incorporated in May 2005. This is also run as a sales and promotions outfit for products developed by Longhorn Kenya. Some of the products are developed specifically for the Tanzania market. Longhorn entered the Rwanda market in 2009/2010. Longhorn however has no local presence in Rwanda and its affairs are handled by an agent. As such, Rwanda is purely an export market that is managed from Nairobi.

New month = new lessons, new goals. 😃Let’s make July brilliant 💡📘
01/07/2025

New month = new lessons, new goals. 😃

Let’s make July brilliant 💡📘

Thank You for Growing with Us this June! 🙏📘To every teacher, learner, parent, and partner who engaged, purchased, shared...
30/06/2025

Thank You for Growing with Us this June! 🙏📘

To every teacher, learner, parent, and partner who engaged, purchased, shared, or interacted with us—we are grateful. Your support drives our mission to keep learning relevant, fun, and impactful.

Let’s keep turning pages and unlocking potential. 📖✨

📍 We’re live at the KESSHA Annual AGM 2025!Come visit the Longhorn Publishers booth at Sheikh Zayed Hall, Mombasa and ex...
26/06/2025

📍 We’re live at the KESSHA Annual AGM 2025!

Come visit the Longhorn Publishers booth at Sheikh Zayed Hall, Mombasa and explore the future of education with us.

📘 We’re offering MASSIVE DISCOUNTS on:
✔️ KCSE Encyclopaedia – Your go-to revision tool
✔️ A+ Revision Books – CBC-aligned and learner-friendly
✔️ More CBC Resources – Tailored for success

Let’s shape pathways in senior school education—together.

📚 Empowering Early Childhood Education!Longhorn Publishers was proud to sponsor the Rachuonyo South CBC training for ECD...
26/06/2025

📚 Empowering Early Childhood Education!

Longhorn Publishers was proud to sponsor the Rachuonyo South CBC training for ECDE teachers held at Oyugis Bright Future Academy. 🌟

We believe in nurturing educators who shape the future, one learner at a time. 💡

To the teachers who teach with heart – we see you 🫡Here’s a quick classroom hack for today:Hack: Use exit tickets! Befor...
24/06/2025

To the teachers who teach with heart – we see you 🫡

Here’s a quick classroom hack for today:

Hack: Use exit tickets! Before your students leave, ask them to jot down one thing they learned and one question they still have. It’s a quick, reflective tool to assess understanding – and it keeps students engaged till the bell rings!

📢 Midterm Offer: Support your learners with the ultimate revision tool — Longhorn KCSE Encyclopaedia & A+ KCSE Revision books📘

✅ Covers all examinable areas
✅ Organized for easy, focused study
✅ Ideal for midterm prep and beyond!

🎯 Grab your copy today and help your students revise smarter, not harder.

For orders and enquiries call or WhatsApp 0736308525

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23/06/2025

Happy New Week 😃

Every riddle has a story...
Can you solve this puzzle?

Drop your answer below👇

Longhorn Publishers is excited to be part of the KESSHA Annual AGM 2025!Join us from 23rd – 27th June 2025 at Sheikh Zay...
20/06/2025

Longhorn Publishers is excited to be part of the KESSHA Annual AGM 2025!

Join us from 23rd – 27th June 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Hall, Mombasa as we support the theme “Embracing Pathways in Senior School Education.”

🎉 Don’t miss out on massive offers on:
✅ KCSE Encyclopaedia – The #1 revision resource
✅ A+ Revision Series – CBC-aligned and exam-ready
✅Kamusi ya Karne ya 21, Toleo la 5.
✅The Comprehensive Secondary School Atlas for Kenya
and more books 😀

Visit our booth, explore new learning tools, and walk away with the best for your school!

📚 Let’s build smarter futures together.

📚✨ Dive into a world of discovery, learning, and imagination with Longhorn's captivating CBC Junior and Primary School R...
18/06/2025

📚✨ Dive into a world of discovery, learning, and imagination with Longhorn's captivating CBC Junior and Primary School Readers!

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or student, our carefully crafted English and Kiswahili storybooks, novellas, tamthilia, mashairi, and school reference materials are designed to spark curiosity, improve literacy, and support the CBC curriculum.

🎒 Perfect for:
✅ Class Readers
✅ Holiday Learning
✅ Personal Growth

📖 From Smart Sidi to Masibu ya Hodari to the Four Figure Mathematical Tables – there's a book for every learner 😃.

🛒 Get your copy today from the nearest bookshop or conveniently via the My Bidhaa App: www.mybidhaa.com

📞 Call us for enquiries and orders: 0736 308 525 / 0713 793 734

Here’s to the dads who read us bedtime stories, helped with homework, and taught us life’s greatest lessons.Today, we ce...
15/06/2025

Here’s to the dads who read us bedtime stories, helped with homework, and taught us life’s greatest lessons.

Today, we celebrate the fathers who shape minds and mold hearts — one story, one lesson, one book at a time.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Longhorn Publishers!

Parents, we know you’ve got stories 😂 Drop your version 👇
13/06/2025

Parents, we know you’ve got stories 😂 Drop your version 👇

Teachers, explain yourselves 🤣
11/06/2025

Teachers, explain yourselves 🤣

Master cool math tricks with Longhorn Publishers – making learning fun, fast, and easy!We promise these work faster than...
09/06/2025

Master cool math tricks with Longhorn Publishers – making learning fun, fast, and easy!

We promise these work faster than a calculator... well, sometimes. 🤓🧠

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