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Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo has explained why he left the BBC to become CNN’s Nairobi-based correspondent.
In an interview with Bizcommunity, Madowo said the decision to take up the new job was informed by his desire to raise the standards of foreign media coverage of Africa.
“We’ve discussed my role with the leadership at CNN International since last year and this was a perfect time. I’ve always been critical of some of the foreign media’s coverage of Africa, so I felt challenged when the CNN opportunity came up,” said Madowo.
He added: “It’s easy to criticize other journalists’ African reporting from the comforts of America, but I chose to come back, so the audience can hold me accountable to the same standards I preached.”
Before joining CNN, Madowo served as the BBC North America correspondent based in Washington, DC.
“I’m thrilled to be heading back home and starting a new assignment with CNN covering a patch that’s close to my heart. Whether I’m working in Johannesburg, London, or Washington, Nairobi has always been special to me. This is an amazing platform to showcase the full breadth of African life with a massive audience,” he said.
As BBC North America reporter, Madowo covered major stories including the 2020 US elections, the COVID-19 outbreak, the protests following the killing of George Floyd, and the trial of Derek Chauvin.
He was also a fill-in anchor for the broadcaster’s flagship BBC World News America show that airs globally and on PBS stations across the US.
Madowo started his journalism career at Kenya Television Network (KTN) at the age of 20 and has previously worked for NTV Kenya and CNBC Africa.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Daystar University and a master’s in Business and Economics Journalism from Columbia University in New York.
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