Larry Madowo has landed a job with global media giants CNN as it’s Nairobi-based correspondent.
The announcement was made by CNN’s Senior Vice President of International Newsgathering and Managing Editor in Africa Deborah Rayner on May 13.
“Larry is an experienced journalist whose expertise across politics, business, entertainment and hard news stories will play into our diverse coverage of East Africa and beyond,” stated Rayner in the announcement.
Adding: “From enterprise reporting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, to investigations into oil drilling in Namibia’s Kavango Basin, via a range of cultural and business stories across dedicated programming, Africa has never been more visible on CNN’s multiple platforms.”
Madowo has grown by leaps and bounds in the media terrain – and has shown the African child that anything is valid.
Madowo joined BBC from NTV Kenya. He had also worked for CNBC Africa, where he anchored daily market shows Open Exchange, Power Lunch and Closing Bell.
He covered the US elections and countless riots on the streets of America following President Joe Biden’s win – proof that like good wine – his reporting has come of age – and which is why CNN wanted him in their fold.
His impeccable English and worldwide knowledge allowed him to stand out at BBC where he honed his international practice.
“I’ve enjoyed reporting from the U.S. and around the world, but it’s a real privilege to return to covering Africa at such a critical time in Kenya and around the continent. I have long admired CNN International’s award-winning coverage, and I’m honoured to be joining such a talented team. I look forward to sharing the full spectrum of life in one of the most dynamic parts of the world with CNN’s global audiences,” Madowo stated.
“I have long admired CNN International’s award-winning coverage, and I’m honored to be joining such a talented team. I look forward to sharing the spectrum of life in one of the most dynamic parts of the world with CNN’s global audiences,” he added.