What is eKitabu and how does it work?

eKitabu is a digital content platform and e-reader app that provides African literature and curriculum-aligned ebooks for schools, educators, students, and readers in East and Southern Africa. You can browse and purchase individual ebooks from the online shop at shop.ekitabu.com using M-Pesa, debit cards, or credit cards, then read them via the web platform or Android app. It offers both free and paid titles focused on African authors, fiction, poetry, and materials aligned to Kenyan and Rwandan school curricula.

How much does eKitabu cost?

eKitabu uses a freemium model with free books available alongside paid individual ebook purchases, such as Rough Silk 2nd Edition at Ksh 2,000. There are no disclosed subscription plans or bulk pricing details.

What countries does eKitabu operate in?

eKitabu operates in Kenya, Rwanda, and Malawi.

How do I sign up for eKitabu?

Sign up with your email address on the eKitabu website or use your Google or Microsoft account details. For institutional access like at the University of Nairobi, use your student or staff email with single sign-on via Google.

Does eKitabu have a mobile app?

Yes, eKitabu has a mobile app available on Google Play.

Who is eKitabu best suited for?

eKitabu is best suited for students, educators, schools, and individual readers interested in African literature and curriculum-aligned ebooks, particularly in Kenya, Rwanda, and Malawi.

How do I contact eKitabu support?

Contact eKitabu support at support@ekitabu.com or by phone at +254 740 524 629 (Kenya, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM East Africa Time Monday to Friday). Additional country numbers are available for Rwanda (+250 791 945688) and Malawi (+265 995 072144).

eKitabu

🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇷🇼 Rwanda

A digital content platform and e-reader for students, schools, and readers to buy and read African literature and curriculum-aligned ebooks, with M-Pesa and card payments.

Use it on:Web Android

Is eKitabu right for you?

Best for

School reading programs
Students with e-readers
Teachers assigning ebooks
Parents buying ebooks
African literature readers

What it does well

African ebook catalogue
Curriculum-aligned titles
In-app ebook reading
Buy books online
M-Pesa and cards

Things to check

Kenya Rwanda Malawi access
Grade and syllabus match
Offline reading
Device and app support
School bulk purchasing

eKitabu is a digital content platform and e-reader app for schools, educators, students, and readers seeking African literature and curriculum-aligned educational content in East and Southern Africa.

Key capabilities include:

Ebook shop for individual purchases, with priced titles (for example, Rough Silk 2nd Edition listed at Ksh 2,000) and an add-to-cart checkout flow
Multiple payment options for purchases, including M-Pesa, debit cards, and credit cards
Mixed free and paid catalogue, providing free books alongside paid titles (freemium access)
Content focused on African authors and school needs, including fiction, poetry, and materials aligned to Kenyan and Rwandan curricula

Available on Web (shop.ekitabu.com) and Android (eKitabu e-reader app on Google Play).

Target users include educational institutions and individual learners and readers, especially within Kenya, Rwanda, and Malawi.

It is notable in the regional edtech and publishing ecosystem for its focus on African stories and locally relevant curricula, plus ongoing community programs and events and a regular monthly newsletter for updates and releases.

Phone:+254 708 727037

Social Links:

Categories:

EdTech

Features & Business Model:

b2b2c marketplace online-store