📚 Major Publishers & Book Distributors in Kenya
Compiled by Elimuhub Education Consultants — consolidated list of major Kenyan publishers, distributors & Islamic bookshops with websites, contacts & maps.
Click the Google Search links to quickly verify official websites, social pages and WhatsApp-enabled numbers.
Overview
Kenya’s publishing ecosystem serves curriculum needs, African literature, faith-based publishers, children’s books, and general trade publishing. Below are categorized entries with websites, emails, telephone and quick Google search links so you (or your team) can confirm WhatsApp availability and current contact details before broadcasting.
🏫 School Books (Curriculum & Educational Publishers)
| Publisher | Location / Notes | Website / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Publishers | Nairobi — Curriculum & revision | Google Search |
| East African Educational Publishers (E.A.E.P) | Nairobi — Educational textbooks | eastafricanpublishers.com • Search |
| Longhorn Publishers | Nairobi — Major educational publisher | longhornpublishers.com • Search |
| Moran Publishers (Moran EA) | Nairobi — Educational & general | moranpublishers.com • Search |
| Oxford University Press Kenya (OUP Kenya) | Westlands, Nairobi — Academic & school texts | oxford.co.ke • Search |
| Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) | Nairobi — Curriculum & teacher resources | Search |
| Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) | South C, Nairobi — Government-supported textbooks | klb.co.ke • Search |
| Spotlight Publishers (EA) Ltd | Nairobi — School & education | spotlightpublishers.co.ke • Search |
| Spear Sharp | Nairobi — Enquiries via email | Email: enquiries@spearsharp.com • Search |
| One Planet Publishing & Media Services Ltd | Nairobi — Kids & YA, general publishing | oneplanetpublishing.com • Search |
Tip: click the Google Search links to check each publisher’s official page, Facebook page or directory listing — many list WhatsApp-enabled numbers in their contact section.
🌍 African Literature
- Nsemia Inc. Publishers — Email: info@nsemia.com • Search
- One Planet Publishing & Media Services Ltd — oneplanetpublishing.com
✝ Christian Literature / Motivational / Leadership
- CLC Christian Booklink (K) Limited — Print-on-demand: pod@clckenya.com • Search
- Evangel Publishing House — Website: evangelpublishing.org
📝 Kiswahili Literature
- Vide Muwa Publishers — Search
- Queenex Publishers — queenexpublishers.co.ke
- Phoenix Publishers — phoenixpublishers.co.ke
📖 School Revision Books (Common Providers)
Typical revision & exam prep books are published or distributed by:
- E.A.E.P
- Nsemia Inc. Publishers
- Evangel Publishing House
- Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
- Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB)
- Longhorn Publishers
- Oxford University Press
👩🎓 Young Adult & Teen Literature
- Big Books Ltd. — Contact: Ng’ang’a Mbugua • Email: bigbooks@gmail.com • Search
- E.A.E.P • Focus Publishers • One Planet Publishing • JKF • KLB • Longhorn • Oxford
📘 Adult Literature (Trade & Literary)
- Kwani? Trust — Nairobi • Search
- KLB • Oxford • Moran Publishers • Longhorn • Big Books Ltd. • E.A.E.P • Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
👶 Pre-School & Children’s Books
- Bookmark Africa — bookmark-africa.com
- Phoenix Publishers — phoenixpublishers.co.ke
- Mountain Top Publishers — Search
- Queenex Publishers — queenexpublishers.co.ke
- Moran (EA) Publishers — moranpublishers.com
- Mentor Publishing Co. Ltd — mentorpublishing.co.ke
- Signal Publishers — signalpublishers.com
- Smartboost Publishers — Email: smartboostpublishers@gmail.com
📚 General Publications (Biographies, Atlases, Dictionaries, etc.)
- East African Educational Publishers — eastafricanpublishers.com
- Longhorn Publishers • Vide Muwa Publishers • Moran Publishers
🛒 Booksellers & Distributors (Quick Search Links)
Click to verify contacts and WhatsApp numbers on their official pages:
🕋 Islamic & Religious Publishers / Bookshops (Kenya & Nearby)
| Name | Location / Address | Website / Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Salaam Publishers | Fika Mall, Sheikh Karume Road, Nairobi |
salaampublishers.co.ke Phone: +254 722 640 927 • Email: salaampublishers@gmail.com • Search |
| Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya | Samburu Rd off Makadara Rd, Mombasa |
Website: kenbilal.org Phones: +254 41 2229641 • +254 771 799 395 • +254 723 178 013 • Additional numbers listed on site. |
| Omariano Bookstore | South C / Akiba Shopping Centre, Nairobi |
omariano.com Phone: +254 794 677 029 • Email: info@omariano.com |
| Amayakids / Amaya Kids (Islamic books) | Nairobi — Social pages |
Instagram: @amayakids_bookstore WhatsApp / DM listed on profile: 0790 324 959 (verify on profile). |
| Wisdom Islamic Bookstore (Eastleigh) | Eastleigh, Nairobi |
Facebook page lists phones: 0722 113 906 • 0722 431 440 (WhatsApp noted on page). Search |
Note: Many Islamic bookshops publish WhatsApp numbers directly on Facebook or Instagram pages. Use the Google Search links or social profiles to confirm before broadcasting.
📍 Quick Maps — Major Publishers (click to open)
Embedded Google Maps searches — open in a new tab to view full address details and contact info (if published).
