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ABOUT US
Trusted by authors. Loved by readers. We are an independent, dynamic Kenyan publisher producing best-selling books for a global audience, across history, politics, culture, finance, and the environment.
Who We Are
We are a dynamic, independent Kenyan publishing company based in Nairobi.
Our experienced editors, designers, and marketing professionals are passionate about supporting authors to publish and sell their books to local and international readers.
We focus on fiction, non‑fiction, memoirs, autobiographies, history, politics, and culture, providing guidance every step of the way to bring your story to life.
Our most notable authors include Sharad Rao, a former Director of Public Prosecutions and Acting Attorney General of Kenya; Philip Kinisu, a former chairman of the Africa Board of PricewaterhouseCoopers and former chairman of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Akelo Misori, leader of Kenya’s largest teachers’ union, KUPPET; Prof. Evaristus Irandu, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Nairobi; and Dr. Ashraf Sheikh, a US-based orthopedic surgeon.
Your Story, Our Mission
We make sure your story reaches readers everywhere and makes a real impact.
We Have
The Best Distribution
We distribute our books across all major towns and cities in Kenya and the wider East African region, including Addis Ababa, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, and Lusaka. Partnering with African Books Collective, we also make our publications available worldwide on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, eBooks.com, and JSTOR, bringing your work to readers wherever they are.
What
Drives Us
We are dedicated to bringing Kenyan authors and inspiring voices into the spotlight, making African literature accessible to readers everywhere.
Recognizing that high publishing costs often block talented writers, we have adopted a flexible model with minimal fees for authors while positioning our books for strong market performance.
We Stand For
IMPACT
We believe in the power of publishing to educate, inspire, and prompt action on Africa’s most pressing challenges.
For this reason, we collaborate with organizations, visionary authors, and change-makers to develop material that informs, resonates, and engages readers at a deeper level.
Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction underpins every aspect of our work.
Publisher's Pick
The best-selling book from our catalogue, offering extraordinary insights into finance and accounting
The Interrupted Accountant:
My Long Journey to the Mountaintop
An inspiring autobiography that chronicles Philip K. B. Kinisu’s remarkable journey from rural Kenya to the highest levels of global accounting at PwC, and his pivotal role in advancing anti-corruption efforts.
A powerful testament to resilience, mentorship, and the navigation of complex socio-economic challenges in Africa.
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- NextGen Mall, Mombasa Road, Nairobi Kenya
- info@freepresspublishers.com
- +254 734 916745