Member book discounts
Member discounts on all books. Ask the team for current rates.
Read together. Think deeper. Belong.
Marafiki Book Clubs
Reading circles hosted by Uganda Bookshop. Marafiki means friends in Kiswahili. Circles meet in person in Kampala and online. A book a month, weekly prompts, and conversations that take their time.
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207 days until Uganda Bookshop turns 100 on 14 May 2027.
The reading circles
Each circle reads around one interest. Pick the one that suits you.
African Fiction
Stories from across the continent, about home, history and ourselves.
Faith & Meaning
Books that ask the big questions: belief, purpose and how we live together.
Leadership & Growth
Memoirs and ideas about how we lead, decide and grow.
Ugandan Authors
Writers from Uganda, past and present.
Young Readers
A shorter, gentler pace for younger readers finishing books together.
Classics & Big Ideas
Lasting books and the ideas that stay in the room.
How it works
- 1
Pick your circle
Choose the circle that suits what you like to read.
- 2
Read together
A monthly book, with weekly prompts to read along to.
- 3
Show up and share
Join the discussions and events, in person or online.
Circles meet in person in Kampala and online. When you apply, choose in person, online or both.
A little more belonging
Your reading life, with benefits
UGX 30,000 initially, then UGX 5,000 monthly
UGX 25,000 once to join, plus UGX 5,000 for the first month. Apply first; the team arranges payment.
Tea & meetups
Reading circles, tea gatherings and meetups. Dates announced by the team.
Your starter kit
A member tag and bookmark included with joining.
Wear your reading life
T-shirts, hoodies and totes as optional paid extras.
Ways to take part
Reading updates
Free newsletter, event alerts and the reading calendar. Separate from paid membership.
Member
UGX 30,000 initially, then UGX 5,000 monthly. Book discounts, reading circles, tea gatherings, a member tag and bookmark.
Host
Lead a circle, with support from the Marafiki team. By application.
Apply on the clubs' site. The team at Uganda Bookshop reviews each application, replies with next steps and arranges payment. Request a WhatsApp group invitation from the team.
Apply to joinWhat the clubs stand for
- African and global voices, with context
- Welcoming spaces for questions and disagreement
- Circles in person and online
- Notes led by readers, and care for each other
Questions about the clubs
How do I join?
Apply on the clubs' site. The team at Uganda Bookshop reviews each application, replies with next steps and arranges payment. Request a WhatsApp group invitation from the team.
Do the circles meet in person or online?
Both. Circles meet in person in Kampala and online, and you say which you prefer when you apply.
Does it cost anything?
UGX 30,000 initially, then UGX 5,000 monthly. This includes a member tag and bookmark. Reading updates remain free; staff arrange payment after application.
When do the circles meet?
Each circle keeps its own schedule. The clubs' calendar and circle pages show the next meeting.
Can I lead a circle?
Yes. Apply as a host on the clubs' site and the Marafiki team will support you in running it.
Where do I get the book?
From Uganda Bookshop. Buy it on this site for delivery or collection, or ask for it at the counter on Plot 4 Colville Street.
Something else? Ask us on WhatsApp at 0779 550 877.