VIBE NA VITABU
(book plug podcast)
Reviving Reading Culture Among Young People in Kenya.
Who we are.
A literary and cultural movement using books, conversations and immersive experiences to help young people slow down, reflect and reconnect.
ABOUT
Vibe na Vitabu is a Kenyan reading platform turning powerful books into relatable conversations for young people.What started as a biweekly podcast has grown into a community of readers gathering online and physically through daily reflections, monthly virtual salons and immersive literary experiences.Our mission is simple: To make reading feel human, accessible and culturally alive again.
WHAT WE DO
a) The PodcastBiweekly breakdowns of impactful books shared through engaging conversations and social media content.
b) The CommunityA growing WhatsApp reading community with:30+ active membersDaily reading sessionsDaily reflectionsMonthly virtual salons
c) Vibe na VitabuA phones-off outdoor reading experience combining:Reading sprintsBook swappingPoetryLive musicNatureMeaningful conversation
THE JOURNEY
Edition I — November 202530 young people gathered for the first Vibe na Vitabu experience.Highlights:Outdoor reading circlesCommunity discussionsGuest appearance by a Professor from the University of Memphis.
Edition II — May 2026Held at Michuki Memorial Park, Nairobi.Highlights:150+ attendeesReading sprints and book exchangePoetry and live violin performancesAttendance from Machakos BoysYouth participation supported by SHOFCOFeatured artists:Saisi, Ezra Magak & Chantou the ViolinistPartners:
Nuria Bookstore
SHOFCO
Tikiti Africa
IMPACT
Book Plug is helping young people:Build reading habitsImprove focus and attentionReconnect with booksCreate healthier conversationsExperience meaningful communityThe movement continues to prove that young people still crave thoughtful spaces, genuine connection and intellectual growth.
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
“Books feel alive here.”“The phones-off concept changed everything.”“I came to read and left mentally refreshed.”“This feels intentional, calm and human.”
WHAT’S NEXT
VIBE NA VITABU III
The Mental Wellbeing Edition
4 October 2026 | Maktaba Kuu, KNLS
This edition brings the conversation closer to something many young people are quietly navigating: mental wellbeing.
Expect a thoughtfully curated experience featuring Hearted Stories, engaging conversations, poetry, music and, of course, time to simply sit down with a good book.
150 spaces. 70 intentionally reserved for young people from underserved communities.
Be part of Edition III.
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PARTNER WITH US
We collaborate with:BookstoresPublishersYouth organizationsCreative communitiesEducational institutionsWellness and cultural brands
Let's come together to create a reading world.