★ HOW OLD IS BILLY KAHORA?
Billy Kahora is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 in KE · Capricorn.
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About
Billy Kahora is a Kenyan screenwriter and editor whose stories have repeatedly brushed the Caine Prize shortlist. Born in 2000 in Kenya, he wrote the screenplay for Soul Boy and co-wrote Nairobi Half Life, while editing multiple issues of Kwani? journal as Managing Editor of Kwani Trust. His work spans fiction, non-fiction, and literary curation across East African publishing.
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Biography
Billy Kahora is a Kenyan writer, screenwriter, and editor based in Nairobi. Born on 1 January 2000, he emerged as a literary voice through short fiction and screenwriting. His story "Treadmill Love" earned commendation from the 2007 Caine Prize judges, while "Urban Zoning" and "Gorilla's Apprentice" reached the prize shortlist in 2012 and 2014 respectively. Beyond journalism, Kahora authored the non-fiction work The True Story of David Munyakei and wrote the screenplay for the film Soul Boy; he also co-wrote the screenplay for Nairobi Half Life. In editorial roles, he served as Managing Editor of Kwani Trust, overseeing seven issues of the literary journal Kwani?, and contributes as an editor to Chimurenga Chronic. His work bridges Kenyan and pan-African literary cultures, blending fiction, screenwriting, and editorial stewardship.
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Trivia
- His story "Treadmill Love" was commended by 2007 Caine Prize judges, the first of three Caine Prize recognitions.
- He co-wrote Nairobi Half Life, a Kenyan film that brought his screenwriting to international film festivals.
- As Managing Editor of Kwani Trust, he shaped seven editions of Kwani?, a flagship East African literary journal.
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Disciplined and structured. Billy Kahora succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Billy Kahora?
- Billy Kahora is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
- When is Billy Kahora's birthday?
- Billy Kahora was born on January 1, 2000.
- What is Billy Kahora's zodiac sign?
- Billy Kahora is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is Billy Kahora's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Billy Kahora was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- Where is Billy Kahora from?
- Billy Kahora is from KE.
- What does Billy Kahora do?
- Billy Kahora is a writer.
- Is Billy Kahora still alive?
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