Nairobi Book Love, the Podcast

Nairobi Book Love, the Podcast is where books spark bold, necessary conversations. Hosted by writer and cultural curator Kui Kabala, the podcast brings together some of the most compelling voices in literature, art, activism, and everyday life. In each episode, guests explore the stories that have shaped them—and the stories they are shaping in return.

Born from the spirit of our book club and live literary gatherings, the podcast is recorded both in-studio and in front of live audiences at cafés, bookstores, and festivals across Nairobi. These conversations are intimate, thoughtful, and often surprising—blending literary critique with personal reflection, cultural analysis, and political insight.

We’ve sat down with award-winning novelists, poets, social justice advocates, independent publishers, and readers whose lived experiences illuminate the power of storytelling. Each episode is a portal into how books help us make sense of the world—and imagine new ways of being in it. A global voice, but with a bias towards home grown talent.

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just literary-curious, the Nairobi Book Love Podcast invites you to listen in, think deeply, and read more intentionally. Listen in.