Text Book Centre

09/09/2026

Kitabu Fest 2026 is Here!

This Art & Chill, we’re bringing together story lovers, artists and culture enthusiasts to re-imagine a Kenyan story or book through their own creative lens.

Choose a story that has stayed with you. A character you can’t forget. A moment that made you think differently about Kenya, its people, history, culture or identity. Paint it. Illustrate it. Collage it. Craft it.
Reimagine it your way.

• Entry fee: KES 1000 (covers crafts pack and activities)

• Venue: TBC Village Market

• Date: Saturday 12th Sept 2026 10AM

Sign up for Art & Chill at Kitabu Fest 2026 today!

08/09/2026

Chapter 1 of Kitabu Fest explores Kenya through the stories that have shaped us. Historia takes us back to the people, places and moments that form the foundation of who we are today.

Discover books that uncover Kenya’s past, preserve its memories and help us understand where we come from.
Visit Book Centre Village Market and explore books on Kenyan history.

07/09/2026

This is Kitabu Fest... a celebration of Kenyan stories from one generation to the next!
Which Kenyan story did you read in school and which one are you currently reading? Visit the link on bio to register for the next Kitabu Fest event.

07/09/2026

03/09/2026

Which Kenyan story are you currently reading?
This Kitabu Fest, we are exploring Kenyan Stories in all POVs.
Come for the TBC Author Meet & Greet sessions, and discover Kenyan stories told throughout generations.
For a sessions with PK Ngunyi:
- TBC Two Rivers4/9/26 at 10am
- TBC Imaara Mall 4/9/26 at 2PM
- TBC Garden City 5/9/26 at 3PM
- TBC Hub 11/9/26 at 10AM
Follow for more author meet & greet sessions at Kitabu Fest.

03/09/2026

What does Kenya look like through a child’s eyes?​

Kitabu Fest offers young readers to an opportunity to engage in Kenyan Tales & Crafts—a fun, creative experience celebrating our stories, culture and imagination.

Register through the link below to book your child’s slot today and let the Kenyan story come alive!​

Entry fee: KES 1000 (covers crafts pack and activities)​
Venue: TBC Garden City Branch​
Date: 5th Sept 2026 10AM​
Text Book Centre

https://textbookcentre.com/events/tbc-kids-club-garden-city/

02/09/2026

Welcome to Kitabu Fest 2026: The Kenyan Story Told!

This is a month-long celebration of Kenyan voices, culture, history and identity through books, art, conversations and creativity. Discover the many ways Kenya has been told through Kenyan literature.
Chapter 1 is Historia: How well do you know Kenya's History? Type your answer in the comment section and be part of telling the Kenyan Story.
https://textbookcentre.com/kitabu-fest/

22/08/2026

Walk into any Text Book Centre, head straight to the Autobiography section, and you’ll find EAEP front and center! 📚🎉

We take huge pride in knowing that most of the inspiring life stories lining these shelves are brought to you by East African Educational Publishers. 🇰🇪

Next time you visit TBC, keep an eye out for these powerful reads:
📕 Doctor at Heart
📘 City Boy
📙 A Moving Horizon
📗 Not Yet Uhuru
📕 Beyond Politics
📘 Kenya's Tax Czar
📙 Coming of Age (and so many others!)

🗣️ Which of these incredible memoirs have you read, or which one is next on your TBR list? Let us know in the comments!

📍 Available at all Text Book Centre branches nationwide.

19/08/2026

Ready to Get your hands dirty?
Join us for Mud Vibes, a fun pottery and handcraft experience to create your own masterpiece!
📍 Venue: TBC Imaara Mall
📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd August
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
💰 Entry: KES 1,000 (includes your craft pack)

📍 Venue: TBC Hub
📅 Date: Saturday, 29th August
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
💰 Entry: KES 1,000 (includes your craft pack)

Whether you're trying pottery for the first time or simply looking for a unique way to spend your Saturday, this is the perfect creative escape.
🎟️ Limited slots available! Sign up through the link on bio.