National and public libraries
- National Library of Kenya – Nairobi; the principal public library and repository for Kenyan publications.
- Kenya National Archives – Nairobi; houses historical documents and also provides reference services.
- Nairobi County Library – Nairobi County; a network of branch libraries serving the capital city.
- Mombasa Public Library – Mombasa; main public library for the coastal city.
- Kisumu Public Library – Kisumu; serves the Lake Victoria region.
- Eldoret Public Library – Eldoret; part of the county library system in Uasin Gishu.
- Kitale Public Library – Kitale; county library serving Trans Nzoia.
- Nyeri Public Library – Nyeri; county library facility.
University and college libraries
| Institution | Library (primary) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nairobi | University of Nairobi Library (UoN Library) | Nairobi |
| Kenyatta University | Kenyatta University Library | Nairobi |
| Moi University | Moi University Library | Eldoret |
| Egerton University | Egerton University Library | Njoro (Kakamega County) |
| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | JKUAT Library | Juja (Kakamega County) |
| Technical University of Kenya (TUK) | TUK Library | Nairobi |
| Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology | MMUST Library | Kakamega |
| Strathmore University | Strathmore University Library | Nairobi |
| Daystar University | Daystar University Library | Nairobi (main campus) |
| United States International University Africa (USIU‑Africa) | USIU‑Africa Library | Nairobi |
| Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) | CUEA Library | Nairobi |
| Africa Nazarene University | ANU Library | Nairobi |
| Rift Valley Technical Training Institute | RVTTI Library | Eldoret |
| University of Eldoret (now part of Moi University) | Former University of Eldoret Library* | Eldoret |
*The University of Eldoret merged with Moi University in 2005; its former library collections are now part of the Moi University Library system.
Specialized and research libraries
- KEMRI Library – Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi; biomedical and public‑health research collections.
- African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Library – Nairobi; focuses on demographic and health research.
- International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Library – Nairobi; provides resources on livestock and agricultural development.
- National Museums of Kenya Library – Nairobi; supports museum research and conservation.
- Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Library – Nairobi; materials on wildlife management and conservation.
- British Council Kenya Library – Nairobi; English‑language and cultural resources for teachers and students.
- UNDP Kenya Library – Nairobi; development‑focused publications and reports.
Regional and municipal libraries (selected examples)
- Garissa County Library – Garissa
- Meru County Library – Meru
- Thika Municipal Library – Thika (Kiambu County)
- Nakuru County Library – Nakuru
Notes
- The above list includes the most widely recognized libraries that are documented in publicly available sources such as government publications, university websites, and reputable library directories.
- Kenya’s library system also comprises many smaller branch libraries operated by county governments, schools, and private institutions that are not enumerated individually here.
