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We are on a mission to eradicate #Illiteracy in #Africa by facilitating the #African #Child with access to #Quality reading materials.

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Join us in welcoming Dorina Atichi, Benard Ogalo, Mona Mugambi, David Oduor and Carol Daisy Mwende to our Reading Ambassador network

This year, we are breaking the world record! Do not be left out. Sign up here: https://t.co/bHPhHeVABo

#nationalreadaloud2026 #worldrecord

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@hamisibabusa has joined our Reading Ambassador Network.

If you believe in the power of foundational literacy, join us and let's make history!

Sign up here: https://t.co/uEfoYI6wvI

#NationalReadAloud2026 #ReadingAmbassador #literacy #socialimpact #worldrecord

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We are grateful to Sukuma Twende Trust for walking this journey with us and for investing in a future where every child has the opportunity to read, learn, and dream.

#partnerships #socialimpact #Philanthropy #literacy

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On Friday, we celebrated the opening of a new library at Utumishi SACCO Primary in partnership with Sukuma Twende Trust.

#librarylaunch

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While the library's shelves are now filled with books, the impact will unfold in the years ahead. It will be seen in children strengthening their literacy skills without even realizing it because they are reading for pleasure.

#foundationalliteracy

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Freedom gives us the power to dream. Education gives us the power to achieve. This Madaraka Day, we celebrate both as we continue building a brighter future for every child. 🇰🇪📚

Happy Madaraka Day! 🇰🇪🎉🎉
#madaraka2026 #literacy #SDG4 #education #socialimpact

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Grateful to the Kisii Press Club for featuring the National Read Aloud and helping amplify the call .

We welcome more media houses, bloggers, and storytellers to partner with us in championing literacy.

Read here: https://t.co/oKl3q2JLt9

#literacy #education #Kenya #readaloud

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This month, we saw children learn in the most beautiful ways.

Somewhere in between these moments, confidence kept growing. Not just to read but to express ideas, ask questions and believe in themselves.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us ❤️

#literacyforall

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Our Executive Director @eve_mwandia is attending the @MasanawaAfrika ECD Conference in Johannesburg, joining experts across Africa in conversations around caregiver support and creating better learning experiences for children.

#earlychildhooddevelopment #masanawaAfrika

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InNairobi has written a beautiful piece on the National Read Aloud 2026, everything you need to know and why you should not miss it.

https://t.co/R1jgf6vYzS

Join us as we break the world record!!!

#NationalReadAloud2026 #Literacy #Kenya #Worldrecord #unifiedreading #1million

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Congratulations Alice on an incredible marathon finish! 🏅

Running with an injury and finishing the race is a true reflection of commitment.

Thank you to everyone for the support. Donations are still welcome.
https://t.co/OBKeP6Wouo

#Startalibraryforngungu #donate

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24 hours to go until the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon ⏰

Despite nursing an injury, CPA Alice Wathika is still showing up and running for 369 learners at Ngungu Primary School who dream of having a library of their own.

Support her with your donation.

#librarieschangelives

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⏰2 DAYS TO GO!!
Gift learners at Ngungu Primary School a library!

Alice Wathika is already in Cape Town for the marathon. Support her by donating.

Mpesa paybill 880100
Account number 5776710011
or
https://t.co/OBKeP6Wouo

Let's go!!

#runforacause #libraries #trending #sanlam

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⏰Only 3 days left until Alice takes on the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in support of a library for Ngungu Primary School.

Support the campaign by giving to literacy through:

Mpesa Paybill 880100
Account number 5776710011
or
https://t.co/OBKeP6Wouo

#3days #sanlammarathon

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Books alone do not build readers. People do.

Join this conversation today 19th May 2026 at 4:30pm EAT.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://t.co/sH7uPSISzY

#Scalingliteracy #Readingculture #Literacyleadership #Librarieschangelives #Communitydriven #ALA #education

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The Storybook Quest initiative is showing that with the right support, children do not just become readers but also published authors.

Here is a snippet from our conversation on Spice FM

Watch the full conversation here: https://t.co/WuRdipCcwd
#youngauthors #literacy

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Books need champions. Meet a teacher-librarian making reading fun.

Full episode - https://t.co/l5XFoyvIS5

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#EdTechMondays #LiteracyForAll #KenyaEducation

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“If you want to hide something from an African, put it in a book.”

Our goal has been to challenge this stereotype and make reading joyful and meaningful for our children.

This is why the National Read Aloud matters

Watch the conversation on YouTube:
https://t.co/dw5PdzLrub

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Here is the link: https://t.co/FTiup5cQzR

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Join our Executive Director Evelyne Mwandia live on Mwangaza TV's Ijumaa Njema show for an important and timely conversation on Building a Reading Nation.

What does it really take to raise children who love reading?
📺 Mwangaza TV
🕑8 - 9am
🗓️15th May, 2026

#literacy #education