Binyavanga Wainaina was a prominent Kenyan journalist, born on January 18, 1971, in Nakuru. He was known for his influential writing and contributions to the literature and media of Africa. Throughout his career, he won various awards, including the prestigious Caine Prize. Wainaina was educated at the University of Transkei and the University of East Anglia. He passed away on May 21, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and incisive commentary on African identity and culture.
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Time Zone - Africa/Nairobi (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Binyavanga
the one who brings rain
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Binyavanga Wainaina belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Nakuru
Place of Death: Nairobi
Cause of Death: stroke
Educated At: Mang'u High School | Lenana School | University of East Anglia | University of Transkei
Occupation: journalist | writer
Awards Received: Caine Prize
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Ephemeris for January 18, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Capricorn 37 | 28 Capricorn 31 | 22 Pisces 8 |
| Moon | 12 Libra 16 | 20 Virgo 38 | 5 Libra 50 |
| Mercury | 3 Capricorn 34 | 14 Capricorn 41 | 28 Pisces 22 |
| Venus | 10 Sagittarius 47 | 15 Pisces 26 | 10 Aquarius 50 |
| Mars | 27 Scorpio 2 | 25 Cancer 18 | 0 Capricorn 34 |
| Jupiter | 0 Sagittarius 32 | 11 Gemini 45 | 6 Sagittarius 8 |
| Saturn | 15 Taurus 57 | 15 Pisces 57 | 18 Taurus 35 |
| Uranus | 13 Libra 36 | 23 Taurus 20 | 12 Libra 23 |
| Neptune | 2 Sagittarius 28 | 27 Pisces 36 | 3 Sagittarius 3 |
| Pluto | 29 Virgo 37 | 1 Aquarius 36 | 28 Virgo 31 |
| Rahu | 25 Aquarius 2 | 0 Aries 34 | 22 Aquarius 10 |
| Ketu | 25 Leo 2 | 0 Libra 34 | 22 Leo 10 |
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