Books First

Books First Share the passion for reading by making books easily accessible and affordable.

11/05/2026

A child who grows up around books grows up around possibility 💛📚✨

We explore the importance of introducing children to reading early — from building imagination and confidence to creating moments they’ll carry for life.

Because sometimes the memories we remember most…
sound like a parent reading us a story 💛

This Mother’s Month, we’re celebrating the women writing stories that shape imagination, culture, and the next generation of readers.

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the mums behind the memories 💛📚The late-night stories, the bedtime routines, the books r...
10/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the mums behind the memories 💛📚

The late-night stories, the bedtime routines, the books read over and over again ✨

Thank you for raising readers.

08/05/2026

Some people hike.
Some people run marathons.
But some people get a good read and lose all sense of time 😭📚

Not sure what to gift mum this Mother’s Day? 💛📚Maybe it’s a quiet moment with a good book…a story she can enjoy with her...
08/05/2026

Not sure what to gift mum this Mother’s Day? 💛📚

Maybe it’s a quiet moment with a good book…
a story she can enjoy with her little one…
or a thoughtful read made just for her ✨

From new mums, to romance lovers, to the mums who never skip story time 👀📖
we’ve curated books for every kind of reader this month 💛

Visit our Factory Outlet or explore more titles on booksfirst.africa ✨📚

Because sometimes the best gift is time, stories, and moments shared together 💛

Mombasa bookie pookies 😄🌴📚Our Read To Me, Mum celebration is making its way around the region 💛✨And yes… we may be surpr...
07/05/2026

Mombasa bookie pookies 😄🌴📚
Our Read To Me, Mum celebration is making its way around the region 💛✨
And yes… we may be surprising a few readers near our reseller shelves this week 👀
Find us at:
📚 Chandarana Airport Centre
📚 Naivas Likoni
📚 Naivas Mwembe Tayari (24hrs)
📚 Naivas Bazaar Mombasa
📚 Chandarana Foodplus Greenwood
📚 Carrefour Promenade Mall
📚 Quickmart Nyali
📚 Chandarana Nyali
📚 Quickmart Mtwapa
📚 Naivas Malindi
So if you spot our shelves this week… stay close

You know that book mum 💛📚The one who never skips story time…who has a voice for every character…who knows when new relea...
06/05/2026

You know that book mum 💛📚
The one who never skips story time…
who has a voice for every character…
who knows when new releases drop 👀
and has a favourite book she can read over and over again ✨
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating those moments that stay with us.
Tag a mum like this ❤️💛
(Psst… if you’re picking up a book for her this week,
take a little peek inside 👀📚)

05/05/2026

One of the most common things we hear when people visit is: “I didn’t expect it to be this big!” 😄

More than an outlet, it’s a space built for book lovers, resellers, schools, and curious minds.

📚 A reseller can come and find variety to grow their business
📖 A reader can lose track of time while browsing shelves
🏫 Schools can source affordable books in bulk
✨ Everyone leaves with more than they expected

We created the space to hold thousands of books — and even more possibilities.

📍 Books First Factory Outlet
Come see why first visits always turn into longer visits 😌📚

04/05/2026

Every book here holds the potential to change a story 📚💛

A pre-loved book is never “old” — it is wisdom waiting to be rediscovered, imagination ready to be sparked again, and opportunity passed from one reader to the next.

At Books First, we believe great stories should not sit on shelves out of reach. That’s why we make books accessible through affordable pricing, trusted resellers, and wholesale partnerships across the region.

From homes to schools, bookshops to communities, each book that changes hands carries the chance to inspire a new mind, a new dream, a new future.

Because access to books should never be a luxury. It should be normal. ✨

More books. Better prices. Wider reach. Stronger reading culture.

02/05/2026

A single book can change a life 📚💛

It can spark imagination, build confidence, open new dreams, and remind a child that their story matters.

That’s why at Books First, we believe books are more than pages — they are opportunities. Through our partnerships, donations, and community initiatives, we’re working to place more books into the hands of children who need them most.

From schools to communities, every shelf we help fill is a step toward a stronger reading culture.

Because when one child opens a book, a whole new world opens too. ✨

Thank you to every partner walking this journey with us. More stories. More impact. More readers.

Happy Labour Day 😄💛To everyone putting in the work — whether it’s building a business, raising readers, or chasing a dre...
01/05/2026

Happy Labour Day 😄💛

To everyone putting in the work — whether it’s building a business, raising readers, or chasing a dream… today is for you .

30/04/2026

Book Week just got better 😄📚✨

By popular demand, we’re extending our Book Week offers to Friday & Saturday so you have one more chance to shop the deals, browse the shelves, and stock up on your next great reads.

Since Friday is a holiday, it’s the perfect free day to pass by with family or friends and enjoy the offers 💛

🕗 Opening Hours:
Friday: 8AM – 1PM
Saturday: 8AM – 1PM

📍 Books First Factory Outlet

Come early for the best picks… some deals won’t wait 👀📚

Address

Ruiru Business Park, Phase 2, Godown No. 7
Nairobi
00100

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday 08:00 - 13:00

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+254785550546

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