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Blessing on blessings for Larry Madowo who is set to join CNN; as the network\u2019s Nairobi correspondent. <\/span><\/p>\n

This major move comes barely a year after Larry Madowo marked his return to the BBC; in a new role (North America Correspondent) in the summer of 2020 after Coronavirus hit Houston, Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thanks to his\u00a0<\/span>experience over the years and of-course his coverage of the 2020 US election and inauguration of Joe Biden; Larry was able to be been recognised around the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

Larry Madowo joins CNN<\/span><\/h3>\n

Announcing Larry\u2019s new role – Deborah Rayner<\/em>, who is the Senior Vice President of International News-gathering; and Managing Editor, Europe, Middle East and Africa, for CNN International praised the young man as seen on a press release – where she said;<\/span><\/p>\n

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From enterprise reporting in Ethiopia\u2019s Tigray region; to investigations into oil drilling in Namibia\u2019s Kavango Basin, via a range of cultural; and business stories across dedicated programming, Africa has never been more visible on CNN\u2019s multiple platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Adding;<\/span><\/p>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Larry speaks <\/span><\/h3>\n

This being a great opportunity for him and a chance to work from back home (Kenya); the 33 year old journalist excitedly said;
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Tbt: Larry Madowo anchors 9PM news at NTV in shorts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Read the press release below;<\/p>\n

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