The BookFest Journey Across Southern and East Africa
Continental Connections that Impact!
Three cities. Three gatherings. One joyful assignment: to celebrate books, authors, readers, publishers, ministry leaders, families, and the transforming power of the written word. The ACABA BookFest series brings together the Christian publishing and reading community for meaningful conversations, book discovery, author visibility, collaboration, inspiration, and fresh Kingdom momentum.
All 2026 BookFest Series
BookFest 01
Ezulwini, Eswatini
Sat 17th Oct, 2026 12:00-6:00pm
BookFest & Writers' Graduation
BookFest 02
Durban, South Africa
Sat 24th Oct, 2026 8.30am-1:00pm
BookFest & Writers' Graduation
BookFest 03
Nairobi, Kenya
Sat 5th Dec, 2026 8:30am-8.30pm
BookFest, Writers' Graduation & Translations Awards
Nairobi Event Registration
Register for the 6th ACABA 2026 and secure your reader ticket, children's package, graduation participation, full-access experience, exhibition space or event sponsorship.
Entry Ticket for Readers
General access to the 6th ACABA 2026 event.
Children
Children's access package for a full day of book-centred fun.
Graduating Children
Special participation package for graduating child authors and artists.
Readers Full Access (Meals Included)
(Payment deadline 3 days to the event) Enjoy the complete ACABA reader experience with meals and refreshments included throughout the day.
Shared Large Exhibition Tent (10x12m)
Shared exhibition space for up to 5 people.
Medium Exhibition Tent (6x9m)
Medium exhibition tent for one exhibitor.
Large Exhibition Tent (10x12m)
Large exhibition tent for one exhibitor.
You Can Sponsor the Event
Partner with us to make the 6th ACABA 2026 possible and help us create a meaningful book-centred experience for authors, readers, children, families and communities.
Your Registration Summary
Select the number of tickets or packages required. You may also enter a sponsorship amount. Your estimated total will appear automatically before payment.
How to Pay for Your ACABA 2026 Nairobi Ticket
- Go to M-Pesa on your phone.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa.
- Select Buy Goods & Services.
- Enter Till Number: 922974
- Enter the amount shown in your Registration Summary Total.
- Complete payment using your M-Pesa PIN.
After payment: click the WhatsApp button below and send your selected ticket details together with your M-Pesa confirmation code.
Confirm Payment on WhatsApp
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Get the 2026 ACABA Ankara Theme Fabric to bring unity and diversity to the event day.
Love to Network in the Outdoors?
Fresh air, open skies, and lively conversations? Join us for Friday Networking in the Park at the Nairobi Arboretum ahead of the ACABA Gala.
Come ready to meet authors, exchange ideas, share your work and build meaningful continental connections in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Nairobi Arboretum
All You Need
- (Optional, for authors) Only 1 copy of your book (more books are not allowed)
- Park entry fee: approximately $1–$7 (Park fees vary for citizens, residents, & non-residents)
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- A picnic blanket
- Water in a reusable tumbler (no single-use plastics)
- A light snack for yourself and one other person
- High spirits and an open mind
- Four hours to connect, converse and build relationships
Event Information
Details
Date
December 5
Time
8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Cost
Kes 350.00 – Kes 35,000.00
Event Category
Website
Organizer
ACABA by CLC Kenya
Phone
+254707463007
Jackline Ingasian
Organizer
MABB by CLC Kenya
Phone
+254768924027
Chrystal Hera
Venue
NPBC Garden Estate
Garden Estate Road
Nairobi, Nairobi Area 00100
Kenya
+ Google Map
Phone
+2540208561265
Partner With Us at ACABA 2026
Become part of a growing movement that celebrates African Christian authors, children's literature, family reading culture and Kingdom-centred creativity.
We also warmly accept sponsorship of any amount.
Partner's Large Tent Shared
Shared partner space in a large exhibition tent.
Partner's Medium Tent
Medium exhibition tent reserved for your organisation or ministry.
Own Branded Exhibition Tent
Bring your brand presence into the ACABA space with your own branded tent.
Partner Representation Tent
Ideal for partners who want ACABA to represent them on the ground.
You Can Also Sponsor Any Amount
Support ACABA 2026 with a sponsorship amount of your choice. Every gift contributes towards Kingdom impact across Africa.
Your Partnership Summary
Your selected partnership packages and sponsorship will automatically add up below.
How to Pay for Your ACABA 2026 Partnership or Sponsorship
- Go to M-Pesa.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa.
- Select Buy Goods & Services.
- Enter Till Number: 922974.
- Enter the total amount displayed above.
- Complete payment using your M-Pesa PIN.
After payment: send your selected package(s), organisation name and M-Pesa confirmation code through WhatsApp.
Confirm Partnership or Sponsorship on WhatsApp
About BookFests
More than an event, ACABA is a meeting point for stories, purpose, and people!
Event Speakers
Meet our Speakers
We're updating every week
Gary Chamberlin, Switzerland
CLC International
Hervé Lessous, France
CLC International Director
Peter Cerra, USA
Senior Director of International Sales and Publishing for Tyndale House Publishers
Event Hosts
Meet our Hosts
Dr. Muthoni Omukhango, KE
Convener
Jackline Ingasian, KE
Governor of Secretary Generals
Richard Mwebesa, UG
Host, Uganda Secretary General
Maureen Babu, UG
Host
Begumisa Musinguzi, UG
Host
Zinhle Ramashala, SA
Host, SA WMC Administrator
Dr. Daniel Matematema, BOT/ZIM
Host, Botswana Secretary General
Dr. Onkeme Letshwiti, BOT
Host
Dr. Peggy Lubinda, BOT
Host
Stanley Mkhwanazi, SWZ
Host
Nelton Mondlane, SWZ
Host
Tafadzwa Rwizi, ZIM
Host
Mabel Masigale, ZIM
Host
testimonials
Testimonials
Our Delegates Say
ACABA events are wonderful place to connect
It is always great to see Africa come together to improve the reading culture of the continent using Christian literature
I am happy Africa is connecting through ACABA
1. Showcases African authors and their books
2. Encourages reading culture in homes, schools, churches, and communities
3. Creates visibility for Christian publishing and wholesome literature
4. Strengthens networking between authors, readers, and industry partners
5. Provides a warm and dignified platform for meaningful conversations
Eswatini BookFest
Date: 17 October 2026
Location: Mbabane
The series opens with the Eswatini BookFest, bringing readers, writers, and book lovers together for a rich day of literary engagement, fellowship, and meaningful visibility for African-authored works.
Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere shaped by books, conversation, discovery, and purposeful networking. It is the kind of gathering where a reader may meet an author, an author may meet a publisher, and everyone may leave with fresh courage for the work ahead.
South Africa BookFest
Date: 24 October 2026
Location: Durban
One week later, the South Africa BookFest continues the journey with another gathering built around books, readers, authors, and strategic connections. The emphasis remains the same: dignified exposure, thoughtful engagement, and a celebration of what God can do through the written word.
Expect room for book promotion, conversations around publishing and readership, and the kind of shared momentum that reminds every participant that they are part of something larger than a single title or single day.
East Africa BookFest
Date: 4 December 2026 Networking at the Park
Location: Nairobi Arboretum
Date: 5 December 2026 BookFest & Gala
Location: NPBC Garden Estate, Nairobi
The series concludes in Nairobi with the East Africa BookFest, a fitting final gathering that brings together a wide community around books, ideas, ministry, publishing, and cultural influence.
This closing event is ideal for celebrating progress, strengthening partnerships, amplifying authors, and stirring the next chapter for readers and writers across the region. In simple terms, it is a feast for people who still believe books can do holy work.
ACABA
Secretariat
Meet Our Missioners
Patrick Omukhango, KE
Media, R&D Director, CLC Kenya
Brian Prince, KE
Chairman, ACABA
Samuel Mwinamo, KE
Vice-Chairman, ACABA
Julius Mwebia, KE
Team Leader, Judges Committee
Jimmy Nzioki, KE
Executive, Judges Committee
Nicholas & Mercy Odhiambo
Team Leaders, Gala Production Committee
Joan Mwebesa, UG
Secretariat
Moreblessing Matematema, BOT/ZIM
Secretariat
Zamankwali Mkwanazi, SA
Secretariat
Abiah Omukhango, KE
Head of Outreach, Printing
Chrystal Hera, KE
Head of Outreach, MABB
Valerian Nandujja
Administrative Assistant, Publishing
Shalom Kabithi
Administrative Assistant, YouVersion
Milkah Mwangi
Administrative Assistant, Media, Translations & Rights
Join Our Literature Drive
Sponsor a child from Uganda to attend the 6th ACABA BookFest & Gala in Nairobi, Kenya on 5 December 2026.
In 2025/2026, CLC Kenya, in partnership with The Foundation, USA, invested Kes 1.2 million to publish 15 children. Now, help us give these young authors valuable exposure in Nairobi.
Sponsor a Child