Billy Kahora | |
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 Nadifa Mohamed in discussion with Billy Kahora, Hargeisa International Book Fair 2019 | |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Occupation | Writer |
Billy Kahora is a Kenyan writer and editor based in Nairobi.[1] He was commended by the 2007 Caine Prize judges for his story Treadmill Love. His stories Urban Zoning and Gorilla’s Apprentice were shortlisted for the prize in 2012 and 2014, respectively.[2] He is the author of works including the non-fiction book The True Story of David Munyakei (2008), wrote the screenplay for Soul Boy (2010) and co-wrote Nairobi Half Life (2012). As Managing Editor of Kwani Trust, Kahora has edited seven issues of the Kwani? journal. He is a contributing editor to the Chimurenga Chronic.
- ^ "Meet The Team". Kwani Trust. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ^ "PREVIOUSLY SHORTLISTED WRITERS". Archived from the original on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
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