#NBOLibraries: New Futures for Kenya’s Archives

A project led by Book Bunk Trust will build on existing work to preserve and digitise additional endangered collections which include paper, glass film slides, photographs and film reels, while also increasing public engagement by making the library more accessible.

The McMillan Memorial Library is the oldest library in Nairobi and the second oldest in Kenya. Its contents span Kenya’s colonial and post-colonial history and are of significant value to the country’s culture, heritage and identity.

A project led by Book Bunk Trust will build on existing work to preserve and digitise additional endangered collections which include paper, glass film slides, photographs and film reels, while also increasing public engagement by making the library more accessible.

Project Details


Location: Kenya, Eastern Africa, Africa Organiser(s): Book Bunk Trust Project partner(s): Studio NBO, African Digital Heritage Foundation Funder(s): British Council Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS Funding received: £98,956.50 Commencement Date: 04/2024 Project Status: Active
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