eKitabu Presents: After 4.30 Book Launch and Premiere Stage Performance at Sarakasi Dome

Nairobi, Kenya — June 26, 2025 | Join eKitabu for a literary and theatrical celebration like no other as we proudly present the book launch and premiere stage performance of After 4.30, a timeless Kenyan classic by celebrated author David Maillu. Taking place at the iconic Sarakasi Dome, Ngara, from 2:00 PM, this special event brings one of Kenya’s most talked-about stories to life on stage for the very first time.

Widely regarded as one of the books that helped shape post-independence literature in Kenya, After 4.30 explores themes of love, morality, and modernity with honesty and boldness that still resonate today. This reimagined release by eKitabu breathes new life into Maillu’s work, introducing it to a new generation while honoring its legacy.

Entry to the event is via book purchase, making your copy of After 4.30 your ticket to the show. The book is now available for preorder at KES 1,200.

To preorder:
Paybill: 841350
Account: After 4.30

RSVP now via: https://shorturl.at/utlYL

Event Details

eKitabu
After 4.30 – Book Launch and Premiere Stage Performance

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Sarakasi Dome

• Live Stage Performance – Witness the dramatic retelling of After 4.30 in a moving, high-energy production featuring a talented cast of local performers
• Book Launch & Signing – Be among the first to receive a new edition of the book and get it signed by cast members and literary guests
• Meet & Mingle – Connect with fellow literature lovers, educators, creatives, and fans of African storytelling
• Talkback & Reflections – Join an open conversation around the book’s themes, legacy, and impact on generations of readers

Time: Starts at 2:00 PM (EAT)

Entry: A copy of the book

Don’t miss this unique fusion of literature and performance, as we honor a Kenyan literary icon and relive a story that has captivated readers for decades.