About Us
Vision and mission of Kakamega Book Club
Kakamega book Club
Mission
To promote the love of reading while nurturing and mentoring writers, fostering dialogue, and creating inclusive spaces for learning. We are committed to inspiring personal growth, preserving cultural heritage, and contributing to community development through book, storytelling and creative writing
Kakamega book Club
Vision
To be a vibrant hub of reading, writing and cultural enrichment that nurtures critical thinkers, creative writers and lifelong learners in Kakamega and beyond.
Read to grow, empower yourself and transform the world for the better.
Egara Kabaji - Club Patron
Kakamega book Club
Core Values
- Passion For Knowledge– We value books, stories, and ideas as sources of growth and transformation.
- Inclusivity– We welcome diverse voices, language and perspectives.
- Cultural Heritage– We celebrate African Literature, Indigenous knowledge, and local languages while engaging with global ideas.
- Lifelong Learning– We nurture curiousity, creativity and critical thinking
- Community Spirit– We believe in collective growth through shared stories and collaboration.
- Integrity– We believe in inclusive growth through shared stories and collaboration
- Innovation– We embrace creative approaches to make reading, writing, and publishing relevant to all generations
Our home remains Wanda Gardens, in the heart of Kakamega Town, a serene space where minds meet, stories breathe, and readers become thinkers, leaders, and changemakers.
At the Kakamega Book Club, we believe that every page turned brings us closer to wisdom, and every conversation draws us deeper into the art of living meaningfully. From that tree under which it all began, a forest of ideas has grown and it continues to thrive.
The story of
Kakamega Book Club
It all began with a simple idea and three dreamers sitting under a tree at the lush Wanda Gardens in Kakamega. The air was calm, the scent of blooming flowers hung gently around us, and a fleeting thought crossed my mind: What if we created a space where people could come together to read, reflect, and grow?
I shared this thought with my companions, and together we decided to bring it to life. We asked one of us Mbukha Shitemi to make a simple post inviting anyone who loved books to join this new journey. That post, made, would go on to change everything. She became our founding Secretary-General, and from that humble beginning in 2018, the Kakamega Book Club was born.
What started as a gathering of three passionate readers has grown into a vibrant intellectual community, now recognized as one of the most active and consistent book clubs in East and Central Africa. Since 2019, we have read and discussed over 90 books, never missing a single session. Each meeting has been a celebration of ideas, friendship, and the power of literature to transform lives.
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Highlights of our Journey.
- 2019
The Idea is born and actualized.
- 2020
The Mustard Seed becomes a reality and we grow, despite the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- 2021
The Club experiences tremendous growth.
- 2022
We start holding our book club meetings outside our headquarters at Wanda Gardens. We started launching books published by our members.
- 2023
We started showing movies based on books and introduced other activities including cockfighting.
- 2024
We expand and requit members from all over the country.
- 2025
The journey is still on.
- Today
Kakamega Book club is where readers meet to grow ideas and take Flight.
Meet our Members
Meet the passionate readers who make our book club a space for stories, ideas, and friendship
Egara Kabaji
Club Patron
Mark Smith
Lead Developer
Sara Lee
UX Designer
Tom Brown
Marketing Specialist