BBC North America correspondent Larry Madowo has joined Cable News Network ( CNN)
The celebrated Kenyan media personality will take up a new position with CNN as the network's Nairobi based correspondent.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the network's Senior Vice President of International newsgathering and managing editor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa Deborah Rayner.
"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,” Rayner said in a statement.
“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.”
Madowo said he enjoyed reporting from the US 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," he said.
Prior to moving to North America, Madowo served as BBC Africa Business Editor.
Madowo holds a bachelor's degree in communication from Daystar University and a master's in business and economic journalism from Columbia University in New York.
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