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NBO Lit Fest - Hay Festival Nairobi 2026 (4th Edition)

NBO Lit Fest - Hay Festival Nairobi 2026 (4th Edition)

Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) supports the participation of journalist and writer Marta Peirano in the fourth edition of NBO Litfest in Nairobi, consolidating the presence of Spanish letters and thought in the African literary scene.

About the Project

NBO Litfest was created by Book Bunk in 2021 and has quickly positioned itself as a fundamental milestone in the international literary scene of the African continent. Following the return of the Hay Festival to Nairobi in 2024, this partnership has transformed the festival into an annual event with a growing global audience, dedicated to promoting free expression and cultural exchange.

The festival celebrates literature and ideas through an interactive approach that generates spaces for dialogue, development, and critical thinking between authors and the public.

Spanish Presence: Marta Peirano

For this 2026 edition, AC/E promotes the participation of Marta Peirano, one of the most influential voices in the analysis of technology, surveillance, and digital sovereignty.

Profile: A journalist and writer, Peirano has served as the head of Culture and Technology at various media outlets and is the co-founder of international projects such as Hack Hackers Berlin.

Career: She is the author of key essays such as The Little Red Book of the Network Activist (with a forward by Edward Snowden). Her TED talk on digital surveillance has millions of views, establishing her as an essential expert in current debates on control infrastructure, computational propaganda, and climate change.

Objectives of AC/E Support

This collaboration is part of AC/E's strategy to strengthen the internationalisation of professionals in the Spanish cultural sector. Through a global budget approval for the international editions of the Hay Festival for the 2026-2027 period, AC/E facilitates the mobility of our creators toward key cultural markets abroad.

AC/E not only co-finances the travel and stay expenses of the professionals but also actively assists in the selection and coordination of their presence in the official programme of activities to ensure greater visibility and reach.


Links of Interest

Official Event Website: NBO Litfest - Book Bunk

Hay Festival Nairobi: Hay Festival International

Marta Peirano: Perfil de autor

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