William Kamkwamba, born on August 5, 1987, is a Malawian inventor, engineer, and author. He gained fame in 2006 for building a wind generator to provide electricity for his family's home in Wimbe, Malawi, using local materials. His innovations include a solar-powered water pump for drinking water in his village and other wind turbines. His story inspired the film 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', where a young Kamkwamba saves his village from famine by building a windmill. Kamkwamba's work highlights ingenuity and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Kamkwamba belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Malawi
Educated At: African Leadership Academy | African Bible Colleges | Dartmouth College
Occupation: electrotechnician | inventor | writer
Awards Received: GO Ingenuity Award | Corine Literature Prize
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Ephemeris for August 5, 1987
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 5, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2024 |
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| Sun | 12 Leo 44 | 13 Leo 45 | 18 Virgo 25 |
| Moon | 20 Sagittarius 16 | 27 Leo 45 | 10 Taurus 7 |
| Mercury | 27 Cancer 51 | 4 Virgo 5 | 6 Libra 33 |
| Venus | 7 Leo 55 | 0 Virgo 45 | 23 Virgo 44 |
| Mars | 19 Leo 7 | 10 Gemini 47 | 12 Virgo 40 |
| Jupiter | 29 Aries 29 | 15 Gemini 13 | 28 Aries 58 |
| Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 53 | 18 Pisces 15 | 15 Sagittarius 10 |
| Uranus | 23 Sagittarius 1 | 26 Taurus 59 | 22 Sagittarius 46 |
| Neptune | 5 Capricorn 40 | 29 Pisces 37 | 5 Capricorn 13 |
| Pluto | 7 Scorpio 14 | 0 Aquarius 32 | 7 Scorpio 59 |
| Rahu | 5 Aries 1 | 9 Aries 20 | 3 Aries 3 |
| Ketu | 5 Libra 1 | 9 Libra 20 | 3 Libra 3 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.William Kamkwamba's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025
