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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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 18, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Capricorn 37 | 28 Capricorn 16 | 23 Pisces 7 |
| Moon | 12 Libra 16 | 23 Capricorn 7 | 17 Libra 44 |
| Mercury | 3 Capricorn 34 | 26 Capricorn 9 | 0 Aries 21 |
| Venus | 10 Sagittarius 47 | 1 Aquarius 4 | 12 Aquarius 0 |
| Mars | 27 Scorpio 2 | 26 Capricorn 6 | 1 Capricorn 10 |
| Jupiter | 0 Sagittarius 32 | 19 Cancer 2 | 6 Sagittarius 10 |
| Saturn | 15 Taurus 57 | 27 Pisces 18 | 18 Taurus 40 |
| Uranus | 13 Libra 36 | 27 Taurus 35 | 12 Libra 21 |
| Neptune | 2 Sagittarius 28 | 29 Pisces 48 | 3 Sagittarius 2 |
| Pluto | 29 Virgo 37 | 3 Aquarius 15 | 28 Virgo 30 |
| Rahu | 25 Aquarius 2 | 11 Pisces 14 | 22 Aquarius 7 |
| Ketu | 25 Leo 2 | 11 Virgo 14 | 22 Leo 7 |
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