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E-citizen

Apply and pay for KNLS services conveniently through your eCitizen account.

eCitizen

Apply and pay for KNLS services conveniently through your eCitizen account.

Access KNLS services online using your eCitizen account. Users can sign up, sign in, apply for available services and complete payment conveniently through the platform.

About KNLS on eCitizen

Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) is a state corporation mandated to promote, establish, equip, manage, maintain and develop the National Library of Kenya. KNLS also collects, preserves, makes available and promotes the national documentary heritage for present and future generations.

The eCitizen page highlights KNLS as the national bibliographic agency responsible for supporting production of the annual Kenya National Bibliography. It also identifies KNLS as the ISBN agency that manages the issuance of ISBNs to Kenyan publishers and authors.

Online services

Visitors can apply for KNLS services and pay through eCitizen. After completing an application, users can access the Kenya National Library service they need.

Vtabu

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E Resources

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E Journals

Access e-journals for research and learning.

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ISBN

Apply for ISBN services through the official ISBN portal.

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Contact information

  • Telephone: +254202739893 / 2739894 / 2739896
  • Mobile: +254 722 860 567
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 6:30PM
  • Saturday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
  • Closed: Sunday and public holidays
  • Email: corporatecommunications@knls.ac.ke
  • Location: Maktaba Kuu Building, Upper Hill

Go to eCitizen

Use the official eCitizen portal to sign in, sign up, apply and pay for KNLS services.

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