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Kenya Publishers’ Association is the umbrella body for book publishers in Kenya. This Association encourages the widest possible spread of printed and digital books throughout Kenya and beyond. Apart from promoting and protecting by all lawful means the interests of the publishing industry in Kenya, the Association also seeks to protect its members by dealing collectively with problems which can best be so dealt with.

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Nairobi International Bookfair 2023- 27^th September to 1^st October 2023

The 24^th Nairobi International Book Fair is scheduled to be held from Wednesday, 27^th September to Sunday, 1^st October, 2023 at Sarit Center Expo Hall, Westlands, Nairobi

The theme for the 24th Nairobi International Bookfair is- “Nurturing Talent through Publishing”

Activities lined up during the bookfair period are:

1. Workshops and seminars on topical issues
2. Buying and selling of rights
3. Meeting your favorite Authors and publishers
4. Book launches
5. Children’s activities
6. Presentation of the Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature
7. Budding Authors Seminar, Seminar on how to get published.
8. Books clearance sale and raffle for books- Publishers will sell books at huge discounts.
9. BOOKS EXHIBITION
10. Accessing unlimited business opportunities and so much more.

The Nairobi International Book Fair (NIBF) is the regional marketplace for books and it brings together publishing professionals, authors, booksellers, print suppliers, media, and readers from Africa and around the world. The NIBF has been held for the last 24 years and has grown to be one of the leading book exhibition place in the region. This event is organized by the Kenya Publishers Association.

Books whether creative works or factual texts, serve as a reflection of the society from which the writers are drawn. It is often taken for granted that when we read, positive change is the inevitable outcome. When one looks at the social ills afflicting, our nation it is easy to conclude that even though we read the results to a large extent do not seem to suggest that the desired change takes place. This being the case it is therefore important to ensure that society can still be able to communicate effectively on issues that confront it and at the same time be able to do so through books.

The Kenya Publishers Association is happy to invite you to celebrate the book at the 24th Nairobi International Bookfair, 2023.

ENTRY IS FREE