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Nairobi Book Love is a literary platform founded by Kui Kabala that curates bold conversations where books, culture, and community connect.
What's Happening in Our Literary World
July Pick: Dinner for Vampires
Our July Book of The Month is by Bethany Joy Lenz, based on the prompt 'A Book About Chosen Family'.
2026 Reading Challenge
New year, new reading challenge with the prompts linked on Storygraph. All this year"s Book Of The Month selections will follow the respective prompt.
Nairobi Book Love: The Podcast
Your go-to podcast for lively conversations on books, authors, and all things literary—with a distinctly Nairobi-centric lens.
The Read To Resist Cafe
The Read to Resist Café is a quarterly literary event co-curated by Nairobi Book Love and Ipas. A safe, inclusive space for critical conversations rooted in literature, activism, and empowerment.
12 Days of Bookmass
A festive tradition that brings together readers, writers, and some of Kenya"s most beloved brands to honour the magic of stories during the most reflective season of the year.
Hello Book Lover,
Nairobi Book Love is a bold and intimate space for readers, writers, and thinkers who believe in the transformative power of literature. From live author conversations to the signature Read to Resist Café, we curate experiences that center books as tools of reflection, resistance, and connection.
Nairobi Book Love blends a passion for storytelling with a deep commitment to social dialogue. With a background in broadcasting and a sharp instinct for literature that moves hearts and minds, Kui has shaped a platform where ideas are celebrated and difficult conversations are welcomed.
Whether you're discovering new African voices or revisiting classics with a political lens, Nairobi Book Love invites you to read deeply, question boldly, and belong fully.
Meet Kui Kabala
Kui Kabala is a storyteller, curator, and cultural thinker whose work is grounded in literature, media, and social imagination.
She is the founder and host of Nairobi Book Love, a platform that has grown from a cozy book club into a podcast, literary event series, and vibrant community of readers, artists, and changemakers.
