Kenyan Journalist Larry Madowo Leaves BBC for CNN

CNN has hired Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo as its Nairobi-based correspondent. In a statement on Thursday, the giant US media company said Madowo will cover the East African region and beyond. Madowo has been working as the BBC’s North America correspondent based in Washington, D.C in the past year. During the time, he covered major stories including the 2020 US elections, the COVID-19 outbreak, and the protests following the killing of George Floyd, and the trial of Derek Chauvin.