Thousands of titles available from leading authors across the world. Former spck bookshops the christian bookshops blog. Society for promoting christian knowledge wikipedia. Founded over 20 years ago and formerly an spck branch, the shop now forms an integral part.
Best bookshop and stationary store in kenya zakenya. It serves the entire africa and sells almost all the books needed in the society. Keswick books and gifts promotes and distribute excellent biblical and socially relevant christian literature and other products that. Hotels near text book centre kijabe st, nairobi best.
The bendover street bookstores of nairobi hapakenya. We are a regional leading christian bookshop devoted to spreading the word of god through bibles, christian literature and gift items. There are plenty of book shops in nairobi and dozens of fresh new books for every reading fan. Text book centre tbc is the biggest and most diversified book seller in africa. Drive, bike, walk, public transport directions on map to catholic bookshop here wego. Founded in 1698 by thomas bray, it has worked for over 300 years to increase awareness of the christian faith in the uk and across the world. Society for promoting christian knowledge wikimili, the. Clc bookshops christian books, bibles, music, films and. Find the latest and best rated books for sale at nuria. Keswick bookshop nairobi, kenya contact phone, address. Spck society for promoting christian knowledge spck.
Find all the details you need to know about bookshops in nairobi on this business directory. Buy online and get free delivery on orders above ksh. Christopher howse charts the changing fortunes of the bookshops run by spck, the oldest anglican missionary agency. Meeting new people and responding to their traditions is a. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of. Kenyatta university bookshop opened its doors on 7th march, 2011 in a colorful function presided over by professor james ole kiyiapi, permanent secretary, ministry of education. Our online book club offers discounts on hundreds of titles. Spck publishing is a recognised marketleader in the areas of theology and christian spirituality, publishing.
Text book center has been known to satisfy book buyers over the years. Shop from a wide collection of christian books online here on jumia kenya. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The society for promoting christian knowledge spck is a ukbased christian charity. We do all our sales through delivery and we do not charge a delivery fee in.
If you are looking for unique kenyan made goods not the type you find at every souvenir shop between the airport and your hotel this is the place to go. With an incredible selection of every type of book, from coffee table books about kenya, to. May god richly bless you as explore what our stores have to offer. Founded in 1698 by thomas bray, it has worked for over. Bookstop yaya centre nairobi, kenya nippon bookshop jkia nairobi, kenya text book centre sarit centre nairobi, kenya bookpoint moi avenue nairobi, kenya. Over 25,000 products available for next day delivery. Text book centre books, stationery, computers, laptops. In short, commuting gives you what your usual routine lacks. In the following article, we will talk about big book shops in nairobi, that offer the best services for each client and where you will find the best assortment. Kijabe street, the sarit centre, galleria mall, the junction mall, thika road mall, garden city mall, lunga lunga, and the newly. The prices and quality of bookshops differ, some of them offer reasonable discounts, some efficient service, some even unique range of rare books. Nairobi books share book recommendations with your. First, my thanks to everyone who has expressed concern over or offered support whether publicly or privately about the ongoing shenanigans with the former spck bookshops.
Visit one of our 17 bookshops for expert advice and product knowledge. See 1 tip from 9 visitors to wakestar christian bookstore. The society for promoting christian knowledge spck is a ukbased christian charity registered number 231144. Text book centre ltd nairobi, kenya phone, address. Churchs christian bookshop and coffee shop, doncaster.
No matter whats on your list, infohub kenya can help. The charity commission has at last published its long awaited report into the mismanagement of the former spck bookshops, offering a damning indictment of the st stephen the great charitable trust and companys trustees and their handling of the organisations affairs. Spck publishing is a recognised marketleader in the areas of theology and christian spirituality, publishing authors such as tom wright, rowan williams, paula gooder and alister mcgrath. Hell probably have its our turn to eat as well which is actually quite a good book. Bookstop is nairobis premiere book shop retailing new and used. Text book center the hub karen have it all in one mall. But if you watch the bulletin boards near where you shop, you should see moving sales advertised. Book stop shop, nairobi phone number, website, email address. Text book centre books, stationery, computers, laptops and more. However, if youre adventurous depending on what kind of books you want to read, there are a few book shops. Text book centre kijabe st is one of nairobis most renowned sites. Spck publishing is a recognised marketleader in the areas of theology and christian spirituality, publishing authors such as tom wright, rowan williams, paula gooder and alister mcgrath spck society for promoting christian knowledge spck publishing. Meeting new people and responding to their traditions is a challenge.
Depending on the aim of the writer and of the book, they come in different types and are, sometimes, meant for different audiences who are all christians. I have been a wholesaler of used books novels which i import from the us, to the street vendors, book shops such as bookvilla, momentos, gift expressions etc alongside a. Depending on the aim of the writer and of the book, they come in. Some of them are written to explain confusing topics of the bible. Tbc has over the years grown tremendously to become the leading bookstore chain in kenya. Savanis book centre bldg, ground floor, lagos rd latema rd, city centre, nairobi. Raha fashions is a lingerie store based in nairobi, kenya. The long awaited new shop at durham cathedral is now open in its new location in the west. Find all details and contact information for book stop shop, nairobi,nairobi. University of nairobi enterprises and services ltd. I highly recommend a visit to langata links if you are looking for unique and high end gifts or mementos from nairobi.
Our mission is to motivate, nurture, teach and proclaim the gospel of jesus christ as well as strengthen the church of christ globally. Dec 29, 2019 the society for promoting christian knowledge spck is a ukbased christian charity registered number 231144. Best sellers and all the books you may need available from our book store. Sep 05, 2019 the world is a book, and those who dont travel are just reading the page.
Shop name index c uk christian bookshops directory. Bookstop yaya centre nairobi, kenya nippon bookshop jkia nairobi, kenya text book centre sarit centre nairobi, kenya bookpoint moi avenue nairobi, kenya a. We are your goto bookstore whether you are looking for an interesting novel, or a provocative local memoir. We do all our sales through delivery and we do not charge a delivery fee in nairobi. The university bookshop is located at the old library just opposite the new central administration block. Bookstop is nairobis premiere book shop retailing new and used books, magazines foreign newspapers and periodicals. The headquarters of textbook center is in nairobi kijabe street. If youre new to the situation, please read spckssg. In this short period of time does not affect the quality of work. At its peak, the spck bookshop chain consisted of 40 shops in the uk and 20 overseas. Wakestar christian bookstore nairobi central business. Savanis book shop, kenya what book are you looking for. Founded in 1698 by thomas bray, it has worked for over 300 years to.
A comprehensive list of bookshops in nairobi, kenya. It was founded in 1964 as a partnership between two businessmen in kenya, mr. The new extended premises now hosts a huge collection of printed material covering all age ranges and aspects of life. Our passion is to help you in your christian walk and above all share with your loved ones. With several categories that cover just about every fathomable topic, we are your onestop online resource for kenyas life. Posts about former spck bookshops written by phil groom. Could anyone please let me know which are the best bookshops in nairobi, and where to find them. The bookshop sells both in wholesale and in retail. The charity commission has at last published its long awaited report into the mismanagement of the former spck bookshops, offering a damning indictment of the st.
In general ive tried to keep reporting on this situation. With an incredible selection of every type of book, from coffee table books about. Box 8867, nairobi 00300 nairobi kenya 0202226070, 2221461 0733424973. Hotel rooms are offered at the lowest price on with many of them in the vicinity of shops. Lagas house, ground floor, githurai 45 round about, thika super highway, kiambu. The world is a book, and those who dont travel are just reading the page. The book center was started by two indians who partners to form the center.