The partnership expanded the festival’s reach, bringing more pan-African and international voices into dialogue with East African writers, creators, and thought leaders on urgent global issues. It marked a moment of growth for Nairobi Litfest, while reaffirming the role of public libraries as inclusive spaces for critical thinking and conversation.

This was also the year Nairobi Litfest embraced its identity as a Festival of Ideas — a tagline that captures its expansive scope, spirit of inquiry, and celebration of diverse perspectives.