‘I’m thrilled to be joining BBC’ – Larry Madowo speaks on his new job

Popular TV personality Larry Madowo is an excited fella after joining one of the World’s most renowned media houses, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Larry stopped working for NTV last month and disclosed the news of his exit on social media saying he was humbled and grateful for the opportunity Nation Media Group (NMG) gave him.

“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”, posted the former columnist.

He resigned barely days after eight other columnists quit, citing lack of editorial independence at the organization.

Now Larry has found a new lease of life.

Through a tweet on Wednesday, April 11, Larry said that he was thrilled to be joining the BBC.

It can now be confirmed that he has joined them as a Business Editor.

Through a statement posted by Larry, BBC announced that Larry will be heading its new business unit and his appointment is part of a plan to expand TV and Digital content for audiences in Africa.

“Larry Madowo joins BBC from Wednesday 11th April, leading its new Business Unit. The appointment is part of the BBC World service’s continuing expansion in TV and Digital Video content for audiences in Africa, including new business programmes.

Larry is a well-known Kenyan journalist as had previously hosted his own show, written a weekly newspaper column and fronted many popular TV programmes. Larry has vast experience in broadcasting, having worked with various well established local and international media organisations, and has made many appearances previously on the BBC. He is also a pioneering digital journalist on the continent with an impressive following of over 3 million on social media.

Larry Madowo says,”I’m thrilled to be joining the BBC and look forward to amplifying stories about entrepreneurship, ingenuity and innovation that I’ve witnessed as I have travelled all over Africa. I grew up admiring the quality of journalism the BBC produces around the world and it is an honour to be part of a bold new team that will tell authentic African stories for audiences across multiple platforms.”

I'm thrilled to be joining the BBC pic.twitter.com/CH6rtJhwY1— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) April 11, 2018