Larry Madowo Biography
Larry Madowo is a Kenyan anchor and reporter working for CNN as an International correspondent. He joined the CNN news team in May 2021, after previously working for BBC.
Larry Madowo Career
Madowo works for CNN as an international reporter and is based in Nairobi. He is also the host of the long-running CNN show African Voices Changemakers, which features inspiring people from all over Africa. Since he joined CNN in 2021, Madowo has covered some of the biggest stories from around the world and brought a unique view from his region to them. He has given CNN’s viewers around the world a look into the political, economic, and cultural impacts of Africa.
Madowo has written a lot about the Tigray war in northern Ethiopia, the historic flooding in Nigeria, the 2022 Kenyan elections, the unfair distribution of coronavirus vaccines, the plight of migrant workers at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and stories from the World Economic Forum in Davos. He has also been the host of news shows from Atlanta, Dubai’s Expo 2020, and CNN’s Paris, London, and Johannesburg offices. He has talked to presidents and prime ministers from all over Africa, such as those of Sudan, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Kenya, and Malawi.
At the BBC, he was the North American correspondent in Washington, D.C. Before he joined CNN. In that job, he wrote about some of the most important events in U.S. history, like the COVID-19 spread, the 2020 presidential election, the protests after George Floyd’s death, and Derek Chauvin’s trial. He was also a stand-in host for BBC World News America, the network’s most popular show that airs around the world and on PBS stations in the US.
Madowo used to be the BBC Africa Business Editor. In that job, he launched six broadcast shows in three languages and was in charge of more than twenty business reporters in London and four African countries. He worked for NTV Kenya and CNBC Africa before joining the BBC. At CNBC Africa, he hosted the daily market shows Open Exchange, Power Lunch, and Closing Bell in Johannesburg.
Not only has Larry done a lot of work in Africa and North America, but he has also done work in China, France, Brazil, Vietnam, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and India. Madowo began his job in broadcasting at Kenya Television Network when he was 20 years old. In 2020, the World Economic Forum named him a Young Global Leader. Madowo also thinks it’s important to interact with his viewers online daily. He uses social media as a big part of his reporting. There are more than 5 million people who follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Daystar University in Kenya. Madowo also earned a master’s of Arts in Business and Economics Journalism from Columbia University in New York, where he was a Knight-Bagehot Fellow. He can talk to people in French and knows Swahili and Luo.
Larry Madowo Salary
Madowo earns a salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Larry Madowo Net Worth
Madowo has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a News Correspondent.
Larry Madowo Age
Madowo was born on July 14, 1987, in Siaya, Kenya. He is 36 years old as of 2023, and he celebrates his birthday on the 14th of July every year.
Larry Madowo Height and Weight
Madowo stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.75m) and weighs 61kgs (134 lbs)
Larry Madowo Family
Madowo was born in Siaya, Kenya to Treazer Anyango Madowo and his Mzee Madowo. His father died in 1994, when he was just 7 years old while his mother died in 2001. His grandmother is Francesca Madowo and also has a sister named Liz Madowo, a stylist and fashion blogger who graduated from Moi University.
Larry Madowo Wife and Children
Madowo has not disclosed his relationship status as he is very private with his personal life. However, this information will be updated when available.
Larry Madowo Social Media Platforms
Madowo is very active on his Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. He has 2.5M followers on Twitter 1.5M followers on Instagram, and 1.4M followers on Facebook.