NBO Litfest

A celebration of art, culture & the boundless potential of knowledge | Presented by @thebookbunk x @hayfestival | #NBOLitfest
8 - 10 May, 2026

[NBO Litfest @nbolitfest]

An energy #NBOLIbraries surely misses🫶
The people of #NairobiLitfest introducing Wanjeri Gakuru @akilinanywele. the festival curator 🥳

[Writing Africa @writingafrica_]

Opportunities For Writers And Poets For July 2026
https://t.co/UBaBUhgZAg

[Book Bunk @TheBookBunk]

We’ve officially concluded Cohort 1 of our Kenyan Sign Language classes with Handlanguage Kenya!
Inspired by community feedback, this pilot advances more inclusive #NBOLibraries. As the KSL Bill, 2023 progresses, we’re proud to take meaningful steps toward accessibility for all

[Makena Onjerika @Onjerika]

I teach a very robust Introduction to Short Story Writing class. We go deep into the elements of fiction, from character interiority to showing and telling to narrative distance and pacing. Join me for 12 sessions starting Aug 2026. Details here: https://t.co/h8sExp37Dx

[NBO Litfest @nbolitfest]

Inspired by Wangari Maathai’s hummingbird philosophy, Patricia Joseph, @ziyaafrica , @njahira_g and @wanjirunjira reflect on Kenya’s political moment and the role we can play in shaping a just future as the next election season approaches.
Watch: https://t.co/gXc5KeqZE4

[Book Bunk @TheBookBunk]

The conversation reflects on memories, and emotions surrounding a day that marked a turning point in Kenya’s recent history.
Listen to this episode and rest of S3, exploring protest in its many forms, on all podcast platforms and YouTube, link is in our bio.
📸 @Alamin_Mutunga_

[Book Bunk @TheBookBunk]

As we remember young Kenyans whose lives were cut short on 25 June 2024, we reflect on protest as democratic participation.
EP5 of A Place for the People, recorded at @nbolitfest 2025, ft @SisterKilljoy, @ShiroKoinange and @AnganaKeith. explore the evolution of protest in Kenya.

[monka @MsMacharia]

My pal @gitagiamaria has a brand new book out, her first of many. I brought it with me to shagz and it has been making me look forward to my morning read in the Njoro sun. Such good storytelling so far!

[A l p h o n c e @Alphonce___]

My friends and I are cycling about 400 kilometres from Nairobi to Homa Bay for a book drive and we're extending an invitation to you to join and support us, and to help us amplify it. 🧵

[NBO Litfest @nbolitfest]

When the spaces at Kaloleni Library are not serving as a venue for the Nairobi Litfest Children’s Programme, it is open to the public and offers programmes for children, including play sessions and film screenings.
🕒 Opens:
Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9 am - 3 pm
#NBOLIbraries

[NBO Litfest @nbolitfest]

Before the adults gathered for idea exchanges at Eastlands Library, children were having a great time at Kaloleni Library for the 2026 #NairobiLitfest Children’s Festival.
Kaloleni Library, primarily a children’s library revitalised by @TheBookBunk .
#hayfestival #festival

[Dr David Vernon @DrDavidVernon]

The 3 desks where I’ve written my books…

[Tunde Onakoya @Tunde_OD]

Cambridge University today 🇳🇬

[Bridie_K @pharmabikinetic]

1. Last plague by Meja Mwangi
2. Last villains of Molo by K.Kombani
3. Raising the sun by Mufasa Poet
4. Nyi-robi a collective by drunken lectures
5. Redemption by David Mulwa
6. Strength and Sorrow by Oyunga Pala
7. Teaching myself how be human by K.Kimuyu

[Lexa W. Lubanga @Lexa_Lubanga]

I am collecting Kenyan book recommendations for @KReadathon's ‘Readers Choice this Week.’
Kindly share your favourites.❤️📚

[iammcqwory @iammcqwory]

Content is the only way to break out as an artist without a budget.

[Makena Onjerika @Onjerika]

You've probably heard the adage "Show, Don't Tell", but do you realize that your story won't work with Telling. Join me in class to learn what's telling and what's showing and how you can do both well. Syllabus and other details here: https://t.co/h8sExp37Dx

[NBO Litfest @nbolitfest]

“Short stories prepare you well to write a novel.”
@_shaniakilah. shares her writing journey inspiration from @BernardineEvari.
Full session: https://t.co/NeNRy4G8T9
Panelists: Lesley Arimah and Makena Onjerika
Moderator: Ellah Wakatama
@hayfestival @OpenSociety @CainePrize

[Book Bunk @TheBookBunk]

Are you looking to understand AI, strengthen your professional brand, explore digital marketing, or start freelancing?
Join our FREE Digital Skills Workshop.
Details on poster.
Sign up by 30th June: https://t.co/V1tyg90jcl
#NBOLibraries #digitalskills #DigitalMarketing

[AkeArts&BookFestival @akefestival]

Introducing the Aké Arts and Book Festival 2026 theme: NATIVE INTELLIGENCE

Join us for the 14th edition of Aké Arts and Book Festival 19–21 November 2026.

#AkeFest #AkeFest26 #NativeIntelligence