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Atlanta based Cable News Networks (CNN) has poached Kenyan born journalist Larry Madowo to be its Nairobi-based correspondent.
The good news was broken by Deborah Rayner, the Senior Vice President of International Newsgathering and Managing Editor in Africa for CNN International., announced in a press release dated Thursday, May 13.
The media personality will be coming back to his Country Kenya where he began his broadcasting career at KTN, while 20.
“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,” said Rayner.
“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.”
In his response Larry stated that he had enjoyed his time while reporting in the US and around the World for BBC.
He added that it was such a privilege to return to the Country at this crucial time in Kenya and Africa.
“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 honored 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,” the Kenyan journalist stated.
Larry worked for NTV Kenya and CNBC Africa before joining the BBC, where he anchored the business channel’s daily market shows Open Exchange, Power Lunch and Closing Bell in Johannesburg.
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