LOCAL, a project by Worldreader and AfLIA, leveraged digital reading technologies to improve access to local language early-grade-reading content throughout library networks in Ghana, Zambia, and Uganda, culminating in a toolkit to guide the replication of digital reading programs throughout African libraries.

BookSmart gives parents and caregivers access to a library from their mobile phones so they can support their children’s learning while physical schools are out of session. In this video, you will get tips on how to read with your children, learn how to access the app, create an account, browse the library, save books for offline reading, customize your font and color preferences, and more! Start reading today at https://booksmart.world/youtube.

Publishers in African countries have started to experience the advantages of digital technologies, like learning from data and reaching broader and more diverse audiences across borders.

We met Doris 6 years ago when she was living in the slums of Kenya. Back then she was extremely excited about her school receiving e-readers filled with books and had hope for the future. We visited her recently to find out how she was doing. Here's her story.

#KiliChallenge19 Last month, a team of 9 climbers set out to take on Africa’s biggest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, to bring digital reading to thousands of people in Kenya. This is their incredible #KiliChallenge19 journey. There is still time to donate and help reach more readers. It all started with one library They say that libraries … Continue Reading →

From May 6th to 9th, members of Worldreader’s global boards and invited guests visited Nairobi, Kenya to see first-hand the power of digital reading in underserved communities. Take a look at the impact.

The 2019 Global Digital Reading Summit Worldreader’s 2019 Global Digital Reading Summit was a huge success thanks to all who participated, from the esteemed speakers and delegates, to Worldreader’s global board members and generous volunteers. Nearly 150 invited participants from across sectors in Kenya and around the world filled the conference room at the Crowne … Continue Reading →

Learners at Kibra Laini Saba Primary School are beneficiaries of a digital library that has made it possible for them to access reading materials that are not available in their libraries.

More than 100 delegates from Kenya and around the world have met in Nairobi to discuss Kenya's leadership in digital reading.

Kenyans have been challenged to embrace e-learning as the government intensifies efforts to bridge the digital divide in the country. An international not-for-profit organization says education stakeholders can particularly use the platform as a tool to give an edge to young learners locally in the present competitive world. Our reporter Fiona Churu was in Kibera for a roll out of digital literacy programme targeting under-privileged school going children.

ICT innovators and entrepreneurs should take advantage of the Smart Alliance Africa Agreement ratified by 24 countries to expand their businesses. ICT Cabinet secretary Joe Mucheru says the agreement will see member states abolish roaming charges and lower internet prices.

Digital reading has the power to improve educational, economic, and health outcomes. This is according to ICT cabinet secretary Joe Mucheru.