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Biz journalist Madowo joins BBC World as U.S. correspondent

July 30, 2020

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

Larry Madowo

Larry Madowo has joined BBC World as U.S. correspondent. He wrote,

“Some personal news. A year after I took a career break, I’m back to reporting. I’m doing a new thing as a US correspondent, covering this pivotal moment in America for the BBC News and BBC World Service. My first story, from inside a Covid-19 ICU, airs today across the BBC.”

Previously, Madowo was Africa business editor for BBC before he announced he was taking a break for his fellowship at Columbia Journalism School.

Madowo has also worked at Nation Media Group as a business reporter, technology editor and anchor.

In addition, he has also served as business presenter and producer at CNBC Africa and was a business reporter for The Standard Group Ltd.

Madowo graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism with a M.A. in business and economics.

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