New releases, pre-loved gems, children’s books and hard-to-find titles curated for readers across Kenya.
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Curated around real readers and a real budget.
Start the brief →Recently added books, ready to browse.
Picture books, activity books, stories and discovery.
Open the kids shelf →Animated shelves, playful discovery and cleaner checkout moments across the site.
Explore the bookstore →African authors, ideas, histories and stories for every age.
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Recent and past feedback shared publicly by Books First Africa customers — including the praise and the criticism.
“The customer experience was top notch, keep it up. Looking forward to my delivery 🚚.”
“I highly recommend buying books from bookfirst great customer service 👍”
“I love that they have affordable prices for the books for the quality they provide and amazing customer service.Higly recommend”
“Loooved the customer service and the wide selection of books. Will definitely be a returning customer.”
“Communication is quite horrible. The website indicates delivery is free in CBD then you are slapped with a bill that...”
“Books still not delivered 3 days after purchase, despite selecting the option for delivery within 2 to 3 hours. Phone calls sometimes go unanswered. Would not recommend”
“Interested”
“Loved the factory outlet, although it was a bit stuffy, I feel like the ventilation and aeration is non existent guys could faint in there.”
“i will be visiting this place today , i know i will have the best experience”
“The best selections of books in Africa I have ever seen. They always have the book I want. Their website is easy to use and next day delivery. LOVE IT”
“Good collection of books.”
“Bestsellers ever”
