Kangema Library

The new “Dr. John Michuki Memorial Library – Kangema” is the latest addition to the existing Kenya National Library Branches which brings the total number of branches to sixty one. Located at the Kangema Divisional Headquarters, the magnificent library is adjacent to the Kangema CDF offices, the Sub County headquarters Read More

The New American Embassy Regional Information Resource

Kenya National Library Service (knls) hosted the New Regional Information Resource Officer posted at the American Embassy in Nairobi, Ms Alka Bhatngagar on the . She was accompanied by the American Reference Centre (ARC) Director, George Kamau and American Corner Coordinators Read More

Kibera Library Develops a Peace initiative

Kibera library is one of the 60 branches of knls network in Kenya. The library is situated in one of the most densely populated informal settlement areas in Nairobi and was opened in the year 2012. The library has 7 staff who are assigned to work in two main sections i.e. Junior and Adult. Read More

Launch of the e-Resource Centers Project

The launch of the e-Resource public access centres project in ten knls rural libraries took place on 31st May 2013 at Werugha Library. The project was sponsored by CCK to ensure that the rural people and those in remote areas have access to affordable ICTs. The guest of honour was the Chairman of the CCK Board, Mr. Ben N. Gituku. Read More

Maktaba Awards 2014

Maktaba Awards is an annual event that aims to recognize excellence in the provision of library and information services in Kenya. The 6^th Edition of the Maktaba Awards took place on 19^th September 2014 at the Kenya National Museum, Louise Leakey Auditorium. Read More

International Network of Emerging Library Innovators Sub Saharan Africa (INELI SSAF) – 2^nd Convention – 19^th – 24^th February 2017 Kenya National Library Service had the privilege of being represented in the above named Convention that took Place at Mahe Island, Seychelles. The convention brought together 32 library innovators and 8 mentors from all  Read More

Tamasha ya Kiswahili Event – 14th October 2017

The event plans to promote reading using the Swahili Language through the form of edutainment such that it shall promote creativity while passing out an educational message through education. Some of the Key guests that have confirmed participation include; Prof Ken Walibora..... Read More

Chinese Hanban corner Launched at knls Nairobi Area Library

The Kenya National Library Service (knls) Nairobi Area Branch hosted the Launch of the Chinese Hanban Corner at the Maktaba Hall on 28^th April 2015. The successful event brought together the Chinese language teaching institutions, partners from the French Embassy, government officials, knls Library staff, library patrons, media and the general public. Read More

AfLIA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIANS

The African Library & Information Associations & Institutions (AfLIA) is collaborating with the Public Library Association (PLA) of USA to establish the AfLIA Leadership Academy aimed at building the knowledge, skills and confidence of library leaders to act in innovative and creative ways in meeting community needs; ... Read More

African Internet Governance Forum 2017, Sharm El Sheikh- Egypt

The 6^th African Internet Governance Forum 2017-AIGF was held on 4^th – 6^th December 2017 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The theme of the forum was Enabling an Inclusive Digital Transformation of Africa. The IGF facilitates a common understanding of how to maximize internet opportunities and address risks and challenges that arise.Read More

DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS FORUM

A drug and substance abuse awareness forums were conducted at knls Nyeri Branch in partnership with the NACADA office in Nyeri on 15^th and 16^th November 2017. The goal was to raise the awareness of Drug and Substance abuse among the class 8 and form 4 school leavers on transit to either high school or institutions of higher learning...Read More

New Library Officially Opened in Meru County by Dr. Hassan Wario

Gatimbi library was officially opened on 7^th December 2017 at a function hosted by the knls Board of Directors led by the Chairman, Hon. Katana Ngala and the CEO Mr. Richard Atuti. The launch was presided over by Dr. Hassan Wario, CS Ministry of Sports, Culture and The Arts. The function was also graced by Amb. (Dr.) Francis Muthaura, Chairman LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority, Director Read More

Project LEAP 2 Training of Trainers Workshop

Project LEAP 2 term ends in December 2017. As part of project sustainability, the Worldreader sponsored a TOT workshop for 33 participants. The aim was to equip participants with necessary skills to manage LEAP 2 project after 2017 upon donor’s exit. The training modules included; trainer facilitation skills, outreach, M&E, Resource Mobilization, device management, Content addition and project management.Read More

SUPPORTING THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED AND THE ILL THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS

knls Meru Library has been actively promoting reading among the persons with disabilities (PWDs) within their catchment area and this has earned the library respect from donors who prefer to reach out to the PWDs through the library...Read More

TAMASHA YA KISWAHILI

A successful event dubbed “Tamasha ya Kiswahili” was held at Buruburu Library on 14^th October 2017. The event brought together Kiswahili language experts, authors, academicians and Kiswahili language enthusiasts. Among the Key guests who graced the occasion were;...Read More