Larry Madowo,

Larry Madowo is an international correspondent for CNN based in Nairobi. He is also the host of African Voices Changemakers, a long-running CNN series which profiles outstanding individuals from across the continent. Since joining the network in 2021, Madowo has covered some of the biggest stories from around the globe and brought a unique perspective from his region, delivering insight into the political, economic and cultural influences of the African continent to CNN's global audience. Madowo has reported extensively on conflicts, elections, pandemics, migration and other issues in Africa and beyond. He has interviewed presidents and prime ministers from across the continent including the leaders of Sudan, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Kenya, and Malawi. Before joining CNN he worked for the BBC as a North America Correspondent in Washington D.C., BBC Africa Business Editor, and as an anchor for NTV Kenya and CNBC Africa. Madowo has a bachelor's degree in Communication from Daystar University in Kenya, a master's in Business and Economics Journalism from Columbia University in New York, where he was a Knight-Bagehot Fellow. He speaks Swahili, Luo, and is conversational in French.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/larry-madowo

84%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • The biases found in the articles are mostly related to Kenyan President William Ruto denouncing protests as 'treasonous' and claiming that the long-delayed deployment of police officers under a deal financed by the United States contravenes the constitution and law.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in the articles include differing death tolls from the dam burst in Kenya, varying details about protests against proposed tax hikes in Kenya, and conflicting information about opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Deceptive practices found in the articles include misleading statements about gang violence in Haiti, Kenya's deployment of police officers to Haiti, and reciprocal arrangements between Kenya and Haiti.

Recent Articles

5 Dead, Dozens Injured in Violent Protests Against Kenyan Tax Hikes: Auma Obama Among Victims

5 Dead, Dozens Injured in Violent Protests Against Kenyan Tax Hikes: Auma Obama Among Victims

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Thousands protested against proposed tax hikes in Nairobi on June 25, 2024, resulting in clashes with police that left at least five people dead and dozens injured. The protests, organized under the banner of '7 Days of Rage,' saw protesters storm Parliament and call for President William Ruto's resignation. Human rights groups accused security forces of abuses during the demonstrations, including shooting at a medical center and abducting prominent Kenyans. Internet connectivity was disrupted in some areas. President Ruto denounced the protests as 'treasonous' and deployed military to quell the unrest.
75+ People Killed, Thousands Displaced: Kenya's Deadly Floods and Dam Collapses Amidst El Niño Conditions

75+ People Killed, Thousands Displaced: Kenya's Deadly Floods and Dam Collapses Amidst El Niño Conditions

Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 At least 150 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Kenya due to heavy rainfall and flooding since March. Two dam collapses on April 29 caused over 100 deaths, while the floods affected areas including Garissa, Kisumu, and neighboring countries Tanzania and Burundi. The Kenyan government ordered dam inspections as more rainfall is expected.
Senegal's Presidential Election: A Closer Look at the Candidates and Their Promises

Senegal's Presidential Election: A Closer Look at the Candidates and Their Promises

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 Senegal is holding its presidential election on March 24, 2024. The two main candidates are Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Macky Sall. Faye was released from prison to run for president after being jailed last year due to a defamation case.
Kenya's High Court Rules Against Sending Police Officers to Haiti, Citing Unconstitutionality of Deployment

Kenya's High Court Rules Against Sending Police Officers to Haiti, Citing Unconstitutionality of Deployment

Broke On: Friday, 26 January 2024 The High Court of Kenya ruled that President William Ruto and his National Security Council do not have the authority to send police officers outside Kenya under Article 240 (8) of the Constitution. The court also declared that any other government agency or person who decides to deploy police officers to Haiti will be in breach of the constitution.