Carey Baraka, 1996
Writers · January 1, 1996
Carey Baraka
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Carey Baraka is 30 years old, born January 1, 1996 · Capricorn.
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About
Carey Baraka is a Kenyan writer of fiction and nonfiction born in 1996. He studied philosophy at the University of Nairobi. In 2024, he was announced as a winner of the Miles Morland Writing Scholarship. As a Capricorn, Baraka channels disciplined craft into his literary voice.
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Biography
Carey Baraka was born in Kisumu, Kenya, in 1996. He is a writer working across fiction and nonfiction. Baraka studied philosophy at the University of Nairobi, grounding his work in rigorous intellectual tradition. In 2024, he was announced as one of the winners of the Miles Morland Writing Scholarship, a major recognition for African writers. Writers like Baraka craft narratives that examine human experience through both invented and documented forms. Born under Capricorn, his January birth aligns with the zodiac's association with discipline and methodical vision—qualities evident in his pursuit of philosophical depth through literary form. His recognition by the Miles Morland foundation places him among a select cohort of contemporary African voices reshaping the literary landscape.
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Trivia
- Baraka was born in Kisumu, a port city on Lake Victoria in western Kenya.
- He studied philosophy at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's flagship research institution.
- The Miles Morland Writing Scholarship, which recognized him in 2024, supports African writers working across genres.
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Numerology
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The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Carey Baraka often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is Carey Baraka?
- Carey Baraka is 30 years old (born January 1, 1996).
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- Carey Baraka was born on January 1, 1996.
- What is Carey Baraka's zodiac sign?
- Carey Baraka is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1996.
- What is Carey Baraka's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Carey Baraka was born in 1996, the year of the Fire Rat.
- What does Carey Baraka do?
- Carey Baraka is a writer.
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- Yes — Carey Baraka is alive and 30 years old.
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