Billy Kahora

Billy Kahora is a Kenyan writer and editor based in Nairobi. 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. He is the author of works including the non-fiction book The True Story of David Munyakei, 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.

Published works

As editor (Contributors: Idza Luhumyo, Mumbi Macharia, Munira Hussein, Daniella Malinda, Buke Abduba, Kiprop Kimutai, Imou Eparis, Florence Onyango, Dennis Mugaa, Gladwell Pamba, Vera Kabushemeye, Ndegwa Nguru, Florence C Waita, Ndungu Njeru, Noella Moshi.)