Libraries in Kenya map & data
There are 95 libraries mapped in Kenya, spread over 26 regions. The most are in Nairobi (33), Turkana (6) and Kiambu (6) - Nairobi alone holds 35% of them. 88% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Kenya National Library Services-Buruburu, Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library and SekenanEnvirotecCentre.
Libraries by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 33 | 35% |
| Turkana | 6 | 6.3% |
| Kiambu | 6 | 6.3% |
| Kakamega | 5 | 5.3% |
| Nyeri | 5 | 5.3% |
| Baringo | 4 | 4.2% |
| Meru | 4 | 4.2% |
| Kajiado | 4 | 4.2% |
| Wajir | 3 | 3.2% |
| Nakuru | 3 | 3.2% |
| Garissa | 2 | 2.1% |
| Uasin Gishu | 2 | 2.1% |
| Laikipia | 2 | 2.1% |
| Kisumu | 2 | 2.1% |
| Kisii | 2 | 2.1% |
| Mombasa | 2 | 2.1% |
| Elgeyo-Marakwet | 1 | 1.1% |
| Busia | 1 | 1.1% |
| Embu | 1 | 1.1% |
| Homa Bay | 1 | 1.1% |
| Narok | 1 | 1.1% |
| Migori | 1 | 1.1% |
| Machakos | 1 | 1.1% |
| Makueni | 1 | 1.1% |
| Kilifi | 1 | 1.1% |
| Taita Taveta | 1 | 1.1% |
Notable libraries in Kenya
- Kenya National Library Services-BuruburuBuruburu · Nairobi · library
- Kenya National Library Service - Karatina LibraryNyeri · library
- SekenanEnvirotecCentreNarok · 1705.5 m · library
- Kongoni Community LibraryKakamega · library
- Kenya national library serviceKisumu · library
- Ethiopian Community LibraryTurkana · library
- Bute National LibraryWajir · library
- Karen Roses Joint Body LibraryBaringo · library
- LagamElgeyo-Marakwet · library
- Kenya National Library Services-MbalambalaGarissa · library
- Kenya National Library Service -EldoretEldoret · Uasin Gishu · library
- Dol Dol LibraryLaikipia · library
- Teresa Oyiolo Library BudalangiBusia · library
- Kenya National Library Services-MeruMeru · library
- Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi LibraryNakuru · library
- Library BlockNairobi · library
- new librarykaratina · Nyeri · 6 m · library
- MMUST Main LibraryKakamega · library
- Read Across Africa Community LibraryKisumu · library
- Gatwitch ClubTurkana · library
- Giriftu LibraryWajir · library
- Kenya Agricultural Research Institute libraryBaringo · library
- National Library Service GarissaGarissa · library
- magaret thatcher libraryUasin Gishu · library
- Nanyuki LibraryLaikipia · library
- Kenya National Library Services-TimauTimau · Meru · library
- Naivasha Community LibraryNakuru · library
- Kenya National Library Services HeadquatersNairobi · library
- Kenya National Archives Nyeri BranchNyeri · library
- Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) - KakamegaKakamega · library
- Kakuma Refugee LibraryTurkana · library
- Tarbaj Community LibraryWajir · library
- Polkadot Library KabarnetBaringo · library
- Pamoja Community LibraryMeru · library
- Kenya National Library Services-MunyuNaru Moru · Nyeri · library
- MMUST LibraryKakamega · library
- Nuer Community LibraryTurkana · library
- Ravine Community LibraryBaringo · library
- UW Kenya National Library Services-LusumuKakamega · library
- Paweny Community LibraryTurkana · library
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Every library in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Public and university libraries.
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How many libraries are there in Kenya?
This layer holds 95 libraries in Kenya, the most of them in Nairobi. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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