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Larry Madowo turns 31 years, here’s how his birthday went down (photos) 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

If you have been thinking that BBC Africa business editor Larry Madowo is in his early 40s because of the usual social media pressure from Kenyans asking him to marry, well it’s time to shock you.

The storied journalist is now officially 31 years old and still has lot of time, in case he wants to marry.

He recently took to social media to share his birthday celebration which went down at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Upper Hill Nairobi.

Familiar faces

“Grateful for the blessing of another year. Thank you for all the kind messages,” he said. 

Familiar faces such as NTV Ciru Muriuki and Bonney Tunya were invited for the dinner that comprised mainly friends and former colleagues. Fans also wished him a happy one on social media.

Here are the photos:

Ken Minjugu fired just hours after being promoted and asked to fill Larry Madowo’s job

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Hours after being give a new show and expected to fill Larry Madowo’s shoes, details have come out to show that Nation Media Group has fired Ken Minjugu before he even started.

Ken had been announced as the man who will fill Larry Madowo’s position and even host Side Bar, a show which Larry had been hosting.

“All things said and done you have to acknowledge that the course of things can change but as for now am preparing to go live on air,” Ken said on Thursday.

Word has it that Ken was fired because he was a bully and didn’t get along with Muraya Kariuki, the managing acting director according to sources.

“He has been reported several times by at least six reporters including anchors but nothing has materialized,” said a source who spoke to Kenyans. 

“The editor does not have soft skills and he is a bully to almost everyone in the station,” the source indicated.

 

Larry Madowo reports in Swahili for BBC and leaves Kenyans very impressed(video)

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

We have all known Larry Madowo as an English reporter and news anchor but it seems at BBC where he moved a few months ago, a lot has changed.

Kenyans were left impressed after watching a Swahili report from Larry Madowo on BBC in which he spoke effortlessly, proving yet again that he’s a really talented journalist.

Uber Strike

Madowo was in Kenya to report about the recent Uber strike and how drivers have been having a hard time trying to make ends meet.

Here’s what Kenyans had to say:

@highridgeyoung Larry I thought you can’t construct a sentence in Swahili …..@LarryMadowo…. I miss your broadcasts at NTV

@LameckNyakwara Kudos Larry. Never knew that you are perfect in both English and kiswahili

@NakitareJuma Mbona wakiharibu kiswahili,sema”Naiporomosha lugha”.

@OsmanOmayo Boooss that was superb. Ni sisi tu tunajua ile practice ulichapa

@Steve_Kimani Pongezi @LarryMadowo kwa kazi kuntu unayofanya @BBCAfrica @bbcswahili!

@Tonykinyash ati nakiporomosha? Hiyo sasa unajifanya

@ShemShujaa Didn’t know you could flow like that in Swahili. Great!

@habon_samow Kongole@LarryMadowo

Watch the clip below:

 

“Get a wife chief” Drama as Ezekiel Mutua and Larry Madowo tear into each other 

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo picked a fight with Ezekiel Mutua because of the lesbian movie that was banned in Kenya. The moral police banned “Rafiki”, a lesbian love story directed by Wanuri Kahiu.

Mutua explained that “Rafiki” was prohibited in Kenya because its homosexual theme demonstrates clear intent to promote lesbianism in Kenya contrary to the law.

Larry taunted Mutua when “Rafiki” became the first Kenyan film to be selected to screen at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Hopelessly conceited leader

The former NTV anchor savagely condemned Mutua in an article he wrote on The Washington Post. He said Kenya’s content regulations is maiming the industry.

“If the Oscar-winning performance by Lupita Nyong’o in “12 Years A Slave” was in a Kenyan movie, her film probably would have been banned for being too obscene. That is how dumb Kenya’s content regulations have become, with an overzealous censorship board and a public that seems to believe any material it disagrees with should be banned. The tone-deaf Kenya Film Classification Board and its hopelessly conceited leader Ezekiel Mutua (who once compared himself to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.) clearly have support from the top ranks in government,” wrote Madowo in part.

Mutua reacts

The moral police fired back at Larry Madowo in a tweet. Mutua says Larry has no moral authority to lecture anyone about life, family or Godliness.

“@LarryMadowo is a successful journalist but he is no paragon of virtue. He has no moral authority to lecture anyone about life, family or Godliness. Get a wife Chief and settle down!” Ezekiel Mutua tweeted.

 

 

 

 

Larry Madowo confirms he is the new Business editor at BBC News Africa!

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Larry Madowo is making money moves a few weeks after resigning from NTV Kenya. The renowned journalist made his exit shortly after his disagreement with the Nation Media Group’s management and editorial leadership.

According to Larry Madowo there was lack of editorial independence at the media house and for this reason he had to find greener pastures!

Also read: Larry Madowo finally quits NTV after all the drama

Larry Madowo confirms his new role at BBC

His move however left many shocked but all in all he seems to have found a new home.

In his latest post shared on his social media pages Larry Madowo confirms that he is now working at BBC as Business Editor for Africa. He wrote saying;

https://instagram.com/p/Bha0M74Bkdm/

Larry Madowo finally quits NTV after all the drama

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo has finally left Nation Media Group following a series of dramas. He has announced his decision to quit NTV just a month after he terminated his contract to write for Daily Nation newspaper.

Ghafla! correctly predicted Larry Madowo would not stay for long at NMG. There have been a series of events that prompted Madowo to leave the Kimathi street-based media house.

Also read: 5 signs indicating Larry Madowo is all set to quit NTV

BBC it is
Larry Madowo
Larry Madowo

Madowo has now joined BBC. He has been corresponding for CNN, BBC and writing opinion pieces for Washington Post and other globally renowned publications.

“I leave @ntvkenya as I came: humbled & grateful. The job was one of the great honours of my life. Thanks to everyone who watched, and to Nation for the privilege of the opportunity. I’m proud of my amazing colleagues & everything we accomplished. Farewell, my friends. Stay woke,” Larry Madowo announced his exit from NTV.

 

Idris Sultan defends Larry Madowo over his article on The Washington Post

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo has shared his opinion about Cambridge Analytica on Washington post. The British consultancy firm has been exposed over its role in influencing 2013 and 2017 Kenyan presidential election.

Cambridge Analytica bosses have been caught on camera boasting of the control they exerted in Kenya. Investigation aired by British public service TV Channel 4 News, shows one of the company’s top bosses, Alexandar Nix, bragging on how they run the 2013 and 2017 campaigns, how they rebranded both TNA and Jubilee parties, wrote speeches and manifestos, conducted two researches on behalf of the parties, “stage the whole thing” and “ran every element of Uhuru Kenyatta’s campaign”.

Cambridge Analytica has since been banned on Facebook. The firm ran ads on Facebook portraying Raila Odinga as violent, corrupt and dangerous person.

The use of dirty tricks for its political clients including sowing tribal discord and using fake news is the reason why Facebook banned Cambridge Analytica.

Madowo’s article

Larry Madowo condemns Cambridge Analytica for poisoning democracies around the world on his article on The Washington Post.

Madowo’s critics however went on troll him over his article. Tanzanian star Idris Sultan threw his weight behind Larry, he says people were criticizing Madowo yet even Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been summoned by UK lawmakers over Cambridge Analytica.

“Zuckerberg is summoned since most data was gathered from facebook and here we were just arguing why is Larry’s relationship status weird. We won’t be summoned for that ??”wrote Idris Sultan.

 

Larry Madowo’s freak accident proves cycling is a deathtrap for journalists (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo was rushed to hospital over the past weekend after being involved in an accident. The NTV anchor is however not the first TV personality to be involved in such kind of accident.

Larry broke his arm while he was cycling. He was rushed to Aga Khan University Hospital on Saturday morning following the accident.

“Check out my hot new arm accessory after a trip to the ER for a bad fall while cycling. I’ll be rocking this baby everywhere,” Larry Madowo posted on social media.

Larry Madowo recuperating at Aga Khan hospital
Similar fate

Larry usually rides a bicycle along Southern Bypass. He cycles the entire 28 km Southern Bypass from the junction of Mombasa Road interchange at Ole Sereni Hotel to Kikuyu town.

Larry Madowo poses for a photo in Kikuyu town

The 28 km has however proved to be a deathtrap for cyclists. In October 2017 KTN’s Dennis Onsarigo was nearly killed while cycling along Southern Bypass.

Onsarigo was almost smashed by a speeding truck. The KTN investigative journalist was also rushed to Aga Khan Hospital where he underwent a 6-hour surgery.

Also read: Dennis Onsarigo undergoes 6-hour operation at Aga Khan hospital after surviving accident along Southern bypass

Dennis Onsarigo recuperating at Aga Khan hospital in October 2017

 

“I’m gutted to see him leave” Larry Madowo, Ken Mijungu, Smriti Vidyarthi react to Linus Kaikai’s exit from NTV

Posted on by Martin Oduor

NTV’s General Manager Linus Kaikai has quit his job and the junior staff is sad about his exit. A feeling of sadness and despondency engulfed the Kimathi street-based media house after Kaikai’s exit was confirmed.

Kaikai is said to be heading to Citizen TV to fill the position left vacant by Faridah Karoney who was appointed Lands Cabinet Secretary by Uhuru.

Kaikai had a disagreement with Chief Editor Tom Mshindi last month over the covering of Raila Odinga’s swearing. Police ‘hunted’ Kaikai together with Larry Madowo and Ken Mijungu in regard the swearing in and TV shutdown.

Also read: Human rights groups stop police from arresting Larry Madowo, Linus Kaikai and Ken Mijungu

A boss like no other!
Larry Madowo and Linus Kaikai

Larry Madowo, Ken Mijungu and Smriti Vidyarthi have all praised Linus Kaikai upon his exit from NTV. Madowo says he is gutted to see Kaikai leave NTV.

“I owe my whole broadcast career to @kaikailinus; the best boss a journalist can ever ask for. I’m gutted to see him leave @ntvkenya today.‬ ‪It’s the end of an era here. It will never be the same again. Goodbye and good luck!‬” Wrote Larry Madowo.

Linus Kaikai and Smriti Vidyarthi

“A boss like no other! One I will never forget. @kaikailinus thank you for everything. Wishing you the very best in your future endeavors. You will be missed. @ntvkenya,” wrote Smriti Vidyarthi.

 

 

 

 

 

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5 signs indicating Larry Madowo is all set to quit NTV and join CNN

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo may be on his way out of Nation Media Group (NMG) following the recent unfolding of events. Madowo is arguably the most successful journalist at NMG thanks to his impressive work on the Trend, new political show Side Bar and other undertakings that have given him and the company clout.

The relationship between Madowo and his bosses has however started getting frosty. And there are telltale signs Madowo may leave the Kimathi street-based media house soon.

5 signs in particular indicate Larry Madowo is gearing to leave NTV:

Clash with his bosses

Larry Madowo clashed with his bosses when he questioned NMG’s independence in the wake of Justus Wanga’s intimidation by DP Ruto’s aide.

Madowo was not pleased by how external forces in the government was influencing the media house’s editorial content.

Also read: Larry Madowo clashes with NMG top bosses as he questions the media house’s independence from State House

Correspondence

Larry Madowo has been corresponding for CNN ever since the government decided to shut down media houses for covering Raila Odinga’s controversial swearing-in ceremony

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeuM0n7BUiF/?

 

CNN publishes Madowo’s article

Larry Madowo found himself at odds with his bosses when Daily Nation’s senior editors refused to publish his own opinion piece.

Madowo’s article titled ‘Why it’s a perilous time to be a journalist in Kenya’ was instead published by CNN on its news website.

Madowo quits Daily Nation

Larry Madowo terminated his contract to write for Daily Nation after the drama over his opinion piece. He had been writing a column for the daily for four long years before he decided to quit all over sudden.

Also read: “It was an honour amd i’m grateful” Larry Madowo finally calls it quits following the showdown with his bosses

Movie review

Larry Madowo is even reviewing movies for CNN. He talked to CNN about the impact of the new blockbuster ‘Black Panther’ on the African people.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bfaay8phxp9/?

 

 

“I was fatter than Larry Madowo” Eric Omondi puzzled by his weight as old photos show Larry Madowo used to be thinner than him

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Most celebrities put on weight after getting that money and fame. But the story is different for Eric Omondi, he is still gracefully thin even after making it big.

Larry Madowo and Eric Omondi used to rub shoulders before both of them made it big. Surprisingly Larry used to be thinner than Eric Omondi back then when they were still seeking a breakthrough.

Larry Madowo (left) and Eric Omondi (right)
Why not me?

Eric Omondi is puzzled why he hasn’t put on weight after all these years. The mischievous comedian compared and contrasted Larry Madowo and him in old photos they took together.

“Other day I was “fatter” than Larry Madowo?????? @larrymadowo #TBT,” Eric Omondi captioned an old photo he posed with Larry Madowo.

Larry Madowo and Eric Omondi in present day

 

 

 

 

“It was an honour and I’m grateful” Larry Madowo finally calls it quits following the showdown with his bosses

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo has terminated his contract following the clash with his bosses. The NTV journalist announced he had quit on social media.

For starters, Larry Madowo disagreed with senior Daily Nation editors after they refused to publish his article. Madowo’s opinion piece titled ‘Why it’s a perilous time to be a journalist in Kenya’ was instead published by CNN.

The opinion piece addresses government crackdown on media houses and intimidation of journalists. Nation editors feared the article could offend the government and perhaps they couldn’t deal with the repercussions.

3 years of service

Larry finally decided to terminate his contract to write for Daily Nation following the ordeal. His decision comes after Uhuru’s lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi called for his resignation.

Also read: Lawyers Donald Kipkorir and Ahmednasir Abdullahi speaks of Daily Nation’s refusal to publish Larry Madowo’s article

“On Thursday, I terminated my contract to write the #FrontRow column in the @dailynation. It was an honour & I’m grateful to the paper for the page since August 2014,” Larry Madowo tweeted.

Lawyers Donald Kipkorir and Ahmednasir Abdullahi‏ speak of Daily Nation’s refusal to publish Larry Madowo’s article

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo was shocked after Daily Nation refused to publish his opinion piece. Nation’s refusal comes after government crackdown on ‘errant’ media houses.

Surprisingly CNN picked Madowo’s opinion piece and published it after Daily Nation refused. The article titled ‘Why it’s a perilous time to be a journalist in Kenya’ addresses the intimidation of journalists by the government.

Larry Madowo, Ken Mijungu and Linus Kaikai were to be arrested by police for speaking against media shutdown in the wake of Raila Odinga’s swearing in.

“This week, the @dailynation refused to print my column for the first time in nearly 4 years. The irony aside, the same piece is now published on CNN,” wrote Larry Madowo.

Reactions

Larry’s opinion piece has elicited mixed reactions. There are those who patted him on the back while others think he shouldn’t question his employer.

Lawyer Donald Kipkorir congratulated Larry for standing up to his employer. He says Nation’s refusal to publish his article only opened doors of opportunity for Larry.

“One ill-advised local administrative act has given you global opening … As they say, when one window closes, a door opens … LM, you belong to the World, not a Village they want to pigeon you,” Donald Kipkorir tweeted.

Uhuru’s lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi however had no nice words to tell Madowo. He says Larry is not a self respecting journalist and should resign from NMG for passing a vote of no confidence in his employer.

“That is a vote of no confidence by your employer…and any self respecting journalist (and you are undoubtedly one) will have no option but resign from the employment service of such an employer,” Ahmednasir Abdullahi tweeted.

 

 

 

Human right groups stop police from arresting Larry Madowo, Linus Kaikai and Ken Mijungu

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Last evening plainclothes officers were at Nation Center to arrest Larry Madowo, Linus Kaikai and Ken Mijungu. News about the impending arrests sent panic within media circle.

NTV and several NMG journalists sounded the alarm about the impending arrests on social media. Apparently police were right outside Nation center waiting for the three to come out.

Linus Kaikai was to be apprehended over his statement that the government is muzzling the media. Larry Madowo and Ken Mijungu were also being sought for openly speaking about government shutdown of NTV and Citizen TV.

Human right groups spring to action

Human rights crusaders and journalists rushed to Nation Center after word went round that police were waiting to arrest Kaikai, Madowo and Mijungu.

The presence of human rights groups and journalists stopped the police from making the arrests. The shutdown of the TV stations has sparked fears the government is rolling back media freedom.

 

Larry Madowo clashes with NMG top bosses as he questions the media house’s independence from State House

Posted on by Martin Oduor

There is a perception out there that Nation Media Group is a government mouthpiece. Larry Madowo took this issue with his bosses and it didn’t augur well with them.

Nation media is known to sack editors who dare criticize the government. Dennis Galava was sacked for criticizing president Uhuru Kenyatta in an article published on Saturday Nation.

Also read: Fired Galava Exposes These Two NMG Bosses Just When NMG Owner The Aga Khan Is Jetting Into Kenya

NMG is set to retrench more employees in the coming days as part of its continued restructuring. NMG bosses had a meeting with staff this Wednesday morning January 17th and this is where the drama ensued.

Larry Madowo took the bull by the horns during question time at the meeting. The NTV anchor questioned NMG’s independence in the wake of Justus Wanga’s incident.

Larry Madowo

For starters, Justus Wanga was threatened by DP William Ruto’s aide over the story he wrote about president Uhuru’s fallout with the DP in naming of the new cabinet.

The cold shoulder

Outgoing CEO Joe Muganda and Chief Editor Tom Mshindi did not give Madowo a definite answer. Business Today, which got a scoop of the drama from an insider, reports that the top NMG bosses didn’t like to be told in their faces that the media house’s editorial content is largely controlled by external forces in government.

The publication says that Tom Mshindi had to intervene to save the situation as Joe Muganda was totally offended by Larry Madowo’s question.

 

 

 

 

 

Photo of Larry Madowo hanging out with this gay Tanzanian celebrity raises eyebrows

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

For years now many have been questioning why Larry Madowo has never introduced his girlfriend. But judging from how private he likes to keep his life we can somehow understand him.

However being a man who has never been caught or rumored to be with any woman, many question his sexuality. This has been a question many wish to get answered but each time we find ourselves back at square one.

Also read: “I want to live like a caveman” Larry Madowo bids his fans goodbye as he announces his exit from social media

Anyway a new picture of him hanging out with Tanzanian Dayon Monson who is an open gay man has once more left many talking.

The photo believed to have been leaked online brings many back to asking which team Larry Madowo plays for since he had made it hard to be known.

Sauti Sol’s Chimano

Larry Madowo also seems to be in the same boat as Sauti Sol’s Chicano. These two fellas have never been spotted with their spouses and their sexuality also remains a mystery.

Anyway with all that said and done, there is no harm in Larry Madowo posing with the Tanzanian star since he is a well known celebrity.

“I want to live like a caveman” Larry Madowo bids his fans goodbye as he announces his exit from social media

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo has revealed his new year new goals! The anchor’s new year resolution has left his fans in a state of confusion and disbelief.

Larry Madowo has finally decided to call it quits on social media. He announced that he will be taking a sabbatical from social networking sites for unspecified period of time.

“I’m taking some time away from social media from now to live like a caveman. I’ll still be on TV and the paper, maybe other places too,” Larry Madowo announced.

Big following

The announcement left many people in a state of confusion. Larry commands a huge following on social media; 1 million followers on Facebook, 675k followers on Instagram and 1.35 million followers on Twitter.

New look

Meanwhile the NTV anchor has also decided to adopt a new look for 2018. Larry Madowo now spots a well groomed facial cheek hair.

 

 

Larry Madowo locks horns with Jubilee MP on Twitter

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Nyeri Town MP and Larry Madowo were embroiled in a tweef over an issue that has deeply divided Kenyans. The NTV anchor called out the lawmaker over what he termed as hypocrisy.

Police gunned down several people during the demonstrations called by Nasa after August 8th general election. Nasa maintains that the killings amounted to police brutality.

Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu

Jubilee MP Ngunjiri Wambugu maintains that no innocent Kenyan was shot by the police. Surprisingly the Nyeri Town MP came out to express his support for the black lives matter group that highlights and demonstrates against police brutality in America.

Double standard

Larry Madowo called out Ngunjiri Wambugu for condemning police brutality in America and turning a blind eye on the atrocities committed by police in Kenya.

“So you care about innocent black people being shot dead by police in America but not innocent Kenyans being shot dead by police in Kenya?” Larry Madowo twitted.

The Nyeri Town MP replied to Madowo clearly stating his stand on the Kenyan police. The lawmaker reiterates that police didn’t shoot any innocent person in Kenya.

 

Beef renewed again! Cyprian Nyakundi hits back after Larry Madowo takes a swipe at him

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo and Cyprian Nyakundi have once again renewed their beef. The two started their beef in 2015 after Nyakundi sued Madowo.

Cyprian Nyakundi sued Larry Madowo for defamation sometimes in December 2015. The NTV anchor claimed the blogger was a gun for hire to attack and tarnish brands and various individuals.

Nyakundi and Madowo clashed again in September 2017 over an article on Daily Nation. The beef has been renewed one more time in December over another article.

Don’t take contempt for women into 2018

Larry Madowo took a swipe at his foe on his latest column on Daily Nation. He cautions men against taking ‘manly’ advice from Nyakundi who he terms as disgraced blogger.

“Let us not take this hatred or contempt for women into 2018 because it belongs in the Dark Ages. If you’re getting your “manly” orders from a disgraced blogger, maybe that should be the obvious sign that you’re misguided and on the wrong side of history. If you don’t think so, maybe you two deserve each other,” wrote Larry Madowo in part.

Nyakundi caught a major one over the article written by Larry Madowo. The blogger says Madowo has no authority to advise anyone because he’s not self-made.

“Larry Mandondo owes all his social media numbers/social media cred to media houses that have uplifted him, cleaned his makamasi and made him Mandondo. Will such a Nigga advise you or Cyprian Nyakundi who has built his cred from the streets and made himself? ??,” Cyprian Nyakundi hit back at Larry Madowo.

 

Harusi Tunayo, Hatuna? Larry Madowo keeps people guessing as he poses with his ‘girlfriend’

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Netizens were quick to send Larry Madowo congratulatory messages after he ‘unveiled his girlfriend’. The NTV anchor however still remains mum about his relationship.

Larry Madowo has never addressed his relationship status even though many people are interested to find out whether he’s dating or not.

The 30-year-old is facing increasing pressure from his fans who want him to marry. Larry has however showed no signs that he will be walking down the aisle soon.

The viral photo

A photo of Larry Madowo cuddling an unknown lady in London has sparked speculations. Netizens were left guessing whether the lady is Larry’s bae, some even congratulated him for finding a mate.

Larry Madowo cuddling his alleged sweetheart. Notice the engagement ring on her finger

elyzer_kerubo: Huhuuu finally

mishonoapparel: Finally Larry!! Though Iv been crushing for a while

kinara_vincent: Finally, congrats b

geoffrey_ratemo: Finally ul get settled soon bro

susan.mwaniki: Finally

lamechigweee: @larrymadowo Hope what am thinking is true…

eddahkFaaiinalllyyyyy: someone is hooked

morrismburia: Nooo….she has a ring……

alphoncephilips: Marry now

gitausuzy: Aki Larry nambie you put that ring on her finger..

cindyndedaFinally! Congratulations.

noris_maingey: Boy child amepatikana,hmmm..have I just seen an engagement ring on her

christinengema: Engagement ring

sungresta: Congrats

am_johnie: Finally larry has gotten someone @larrymadowo

jagon2k: Huyu ndo bibi yako? Finally…we see her!

Larry Madowo: Too many people asked me if I had weed or wanted some

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo is offended because he has been mistaken for a drug peddler and a drug user. The NTV anchor says his skin color is the reason why people think he’s into drugs.

Larry Madowo is enjoying his vacation in different countries in Europe. He recently traveled to Spain to watch Michael Olunga and Lionel Messi in action.

“‪Good morning from Girona ?? I’m here to watch @ogadaolunga’s team take on Getafe,” wrote Larry Madowo when he was in Girona.

Larry Madowo and Michael Olunga in Girona before the clash

Larry watched Olunga’s team Girona take on Getafe before he caught a train to Barcelona to watch Barca play against Deportivo La Coruña at Camp Nou.

‪”Watching Messi live for the first time, from the nosebleed seats. Camp Nou is only half full though ‬#wanderlust #goeverywhere #doeverything #spain,” wrote Larry when he was in Barcelona.

Larry Madowo chilling at Camp Nou during Barcelona’s game against Deportivo La Coruña

Europeans have preconceived notions about black people

Larry Madowo says multiple people in Barcelona asked him whether he wanted weed or selling some. Larry was mistaken for a drug peddler/user because he is black and was also wearing a hood. Madowo also had unshaven chins and cheeks that gave the impression of a drug dealer.

Larry Madowo in the streets of Barcelona

“Too many people asked me if I had weed, or wanted some. I come here every time I’m in Barcelona because it’s busy and beautiful but I don’t remember this ever happening before. That is one ugly side of being black in Europe #wanderlust #goeverywhere #doeverything,” wrote Larry Madowo.

 

“My earliest memories are often not having things that other kids had” Larry Madowo opens up about being an orphan at 14

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo has opened up about his struggles growing up as an orphan in rural Kenya. The NTV anchor lost his parents when he was just 14.

The story of Larry Madowo is typical of most people who made it from humble backgrounds. Larry used to sell mandazi in Gikomba before he ventured into journalism.

The NTV anchor spoke about his past an interview with CNN’s African Voices. Larry says growing up with so little taught him to appreciate the small things in life.

“My earliest memories are often not having things that other kids had. People came to school ‘oh my dad did this or my mom did this, i didn’t have that.’ But when you grow up with so much little, when you grow up with almost no privilege at all you learn to appreciate the small things,” said Larry Madowo.

I got on TV without any experience

Larry Madowo also reveals that he always tries to give someone a chance to excel in their endeavors. He explains that he does this because he landed on TV because someone took a chance on him when he had zero experience.

Larry Madowo

“I got on TV because someone took a chance on me without experience, without anything. And what i have tried to do in my career is also to give the same opportunity i was given to someone else…sending the elevator back down,” said Larry Madowo.

I want to show people it’s possible

Larry Madowo says he aims at inspiring young generation from poor backgrounds. He asserts that if he made it anyone can make it too irrespective of their backgrounds.

“The kind of impact i wish to make in Africa is to show a lot of young kids grown up from under privileged rural backgrounds like me that it is possible if you have a dream and you work on it, the whole world is yours for the taking,” stated Larry Madowo.

 

 

Wenye wivu wajinyonge! Larry Madowo leaves Kenya to wander all over Europe for Christmas holiday

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Larry Madowo is arguably the most traveled celebrity in Kenya. Two months can’t pass without Madowo traveling outside the country.

This year alone Larry has traveled to over 10 countries all over the world. Larry traveled to China, USA, Spain, Netherlands, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Turkey, Germany, South Africa, UK, France etc.

Larry Madowo poses for a photo with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo during the Africa Open Data Conference in Accra in July 2017
Larry Madowo enjoys the scenic beauty of Frankfurt, Germany in May 2017
Larry Madowo was one of the panelists at World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban, South Africa in May 2017
Larry Madowo was one of the panelists at New Media Conference held in Lagos, Nigeria in July 2017
Larry Madowo and friends enjoy quality time at Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China in August 2017
Larry Madowo poses with NYPD cops in New York, USA in September 2017

December holiday in Europe

Larry Madowo is spending his Christmas holiday in various countries across Europe. The NTV anchor annouced that he will be visiting Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, London and Brussels during his stay in Europe.

“Journalists conduct interviews with terror and outlawed groups” Dennis Itumbi defends Larry Madowo in a surprise move

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Dennis Itumbi always sides with the government in everything good or bad. But surprisingly Itumbi has condemned police summon of Larry Madowo.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) asked Madowo to record a statement over an interview with David Ndii.

Nation Media Group however says Larry Madowo will not respond to summons from the DCI. The media house issue a short statement after DCI summoned Larry.

“Neither Larry Madowo nor NTV will record a statement,” NMG said in a statement.

I don’t agree with the police

Dennis Itumbi is equally shocked by the DCI summon of Larry Madowo. Itumbi says Larry exercised his right to conduct the interview.

The Senior Director of Digital Communication at State House explains that journalist are allowed to interview anyone including terrorists and outlawed groups.

“As a citizen, I do not agree with the summons requiring Larry Madowo to record a statement with CID just because he interviewed David Ndii. As a journalist and a News Anchor, he exercised his Freedom and right to conduct an interview.

“If anyone is interested to know what happened the authority is the Interview itself and it is still available online… Journalists conduct interviews even with leaders of Terror and Outlawed groups, that is their job #PersonalOpinion,” wrote Dennis Itumbi.

 

Larry Madowo wanted by the police for questioning over August 22nd interview with David Ndii 

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Larry Madowo’s interview with Nasa strategist has earned him a date with the police. Nasa says Ndii is being targeted because of his role in the formation of the People’s Assembly.

Police arrested the popular economist on Sunday December 3rd in Kwale county. Ndii was finally released on police bond on Monday evening.

Ndii was arrested on suspicion of inciting violence. The Nasa strategist has been spearheading calls for secession of areas that are aggrieved by the outcome of the disputed presidential election.

They want me to record a statement

Larry Madowo has found himself in trouble for interviewing David Ndii. The NTV anchor had a sit down with Ndii on August 22nd to discuss the petition for self determination.

Larry sought to inquire about Ndii’s tweet calling on Nasarites to sign a petition for self determination. The conversation centered on why part of Kenya wanted to break away.

Directorate of Criminal Investigations has invited Larry Madowo for questioning over the interview with Ndii. Below is the letter DCI wrote to Larry Madowo:

 

“Because I love you Larry” Terryanne Chebet and Larry Madowo publicly flirt with each other

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Harusi tunayo hatuna? Larry Madowo chickened out like a naive virgin when Terryanne Chebet opened up about her undying love for him.

So many people want to see Larry Madowo introduce his beautiful sweetheart. But wait a minute, is he even seeing anyone really?

Online trolls have told Larry a zillion times to marry. Critics even argue that he has everything a woman needs to be a happy wife.

Because I love you

Terryanne Chebet shared an old photo of Larry and her when they were in Rome, Italy. Terryanne is seen enfolding Larry in her arms in the old photo.

The former Citizen TV anchor however says that it was just a press tour, nothing romantic like anyone would have want to imagine.

“Throwback to a trip to Rome with @larrymadowo, nothing too fancy, just a press tour. ???,” Terryanne captioned the photo she shared on IG.

Larry commented on Terryanne’s photo on IG. He jokingly asks the former anchor why she is embarrassing him sharing the photo online.

“Why would you do this to me? ?,” wrote Larry Madowo.

Terryanne responds telling Larry that she loves him that’s why she posted the photo. She posts love emojis and also says that Larry was so young when they were in Rome.

“@larrymadowo Because I love you ??? Gosh you were so young!” Terryanne responded to Larry.

Nothing serious guys. Terryanne and Larry were just goofing around.

Larry Madowo and Terryanne Chebet are just good friends