Vision
To nurture a continent-wide culture of reading that equips African families and communities through wholesome and relevant literature, guiding readers toward God and His purposes.
Five simple steps. One continental reading journey — orderly, joyful, and surprisingly life-giving.
Secure your annual membership to Mama Africa Book Box.
Choose your book(s) for the month and begin reading.
Receive weekly reading prompts, reflections from the authors, and gentle nudges to stay on track.
Gather with readers and authors across Africa for the monthly continental reading conversation.
Return your borrowed book(s) at your country’s MABB Centre, then choose what comes next.
Return books to your local MABB Centre and borrow new ones at Kes 230 per book.
Keep the book by paying the retail price, less the borrowing fee, and less a 10% discount.
Formula: Retail Price − Borrowing Fee − 10% Discount
The January Read With Me Book List brings together 24 books by 24 African authors from 7 countries, curated to serve families, young adults, leaders, pastors, and everyday believers. From Christian living and biographies to business, missions, poetry, and fiction, this list celebrates faith, purpose, and African voices in one reading journey.
Read With Me at Mama Africa Book Box by CLC Kenya
Impacting lives with Christian literature.
To nurture a continent-wide culture of reading that equips African families and communities through wholesome and relevant literature, guiding readers toward God and His purposes.
To inspire readers across Africa and the world to engage deeply with Christian and life-transforming books every month — nurturing purpose, faith, and lifelong learning in line with CLC Kenya’s mandate of preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ using literature.
– Read 2 Books Every Month: Explore African and global Christian titles curated around relevant life themes such as purpose, family, leadership, faith, business, and relationships.
– Engage in Conversations: Participate in Meet the Author sessions to interact directly with writers and learn from their inspiration and creative process.
– Reflect and Discuss: Join Review Sessions every month hosted by Dr. Muthoni Omukhango, the authors and the Mama Africa Book Box by CLC Kenya team — a space to share insights, reflections, and lessons.
– Earn and Redeem Points: Collect points for every book read, reviewed, or discussed. Redeem points for exciting rewards, exclusive access to author events, and special gifts.
– Flexible Access – Buy or Borrow: Choose to purchase books or borrow through the Borrow-to-Own option — encouraging inclusivity for all readers.
– Accessible eBooks & Audiobooks*: To ensure no reader is left behind, all featured books are also available in digital and audio formats through the Mama Africa Book Box Library. eBooks: Easy to access on phones, tablets, and laptops — perfect for readers across Africa with limited access to print copies. Audiobooks (coming soon): Professionally narrated versions for those who prefer listening while travelling, studying, or working.
– Enjoy Great Discounts: Benefit from discounted rates on featured titles, available both online and at participating CLC Kenya outlets and partner bookshops across Africa.
The January Read With Me Book List brings together 24 books by 24 African authors from 7 countries, curated to serve families, young adults, leaders, pastors, and everyday believers. From Christian living and biographies to business, missions, poetry, and fiction, this list celebrates faith, purpose, and African voices in one reading journey.
The January Read With Me Book List brings together 24 books by 24 African authors from 7 countries, curated to serve families, young adults, leaders, pastors, and everyday believers. From Christian living and biographies to business, missions, poetry, and fiction, this list celebrates faith, purpose, and African voices in one reading journey.
Mama Africa Book Box by CLC Kenya