To be book smart: App fuels reading culture among Kenya's children

Olivia Kimani, Director of partnerships and services at Worldreader during an interview at her office in Nairobi on November 6, 2024.

Photo credit: Lucy Wanjiru | Nation Media Group

When Frida Waithera discovered the Booksmart mobile application through her reading club at the Kenya National Library two years ago, it transformed her family’s reading habits.

The mother of three would spend around Sh2,000 monthly on books for her two sons and daughter. Today, she marvels not only at the savings but also at the positive impact the app has had on her children’s intellectual growth.

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