Journalist Larry Madowo has been honoured as Human Rights Defender of the Year, an award that includes a $1,000 (approximately Sh129,000) cash prize. Upon receiving the recognition, Madowo announced that he would donate the full amount to a young Kenyan journalist who focuses on reporting community issues. Click here to …
Read More »Larry Madowo: Why I’m Not Covering Tanzania’s General Elections
CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo has revealed that he is not covering Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections, citing strict restrictions on foreign and independent journalists in the country. In a video posted on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Madowo explained that Tanzania requires foreign reporters to obtain government approval before they can …
Read More »Kibra MP’s Driver in Court Over Viral Traffic Violation
Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero’s driver has been arraigned in a Nairobi court after being linked to a viral video showing him allegedly breaking traffic laws. The video, filmed by CNN journalist Larry Madowo, captured the driver driving on the wrong side of the road while hurling insults at …
Read More »Fool’s Day Prank? Larry Madowo Announces Departure from CNN
In what appears to be an April Fool’s joke, journalist Larry Madowo has declared his intention to leave Cable News Network (CNN) and rejoin his former employer, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Using his social media account on Monday, April 1, Madowo posted, “Some personal news: after 3 incredible years …
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