Larry Madowo reacts to cheeky Wikipedia description of his culinary taste
CNN correspondent Larry Madowo was, on the night of Wednesday, January 25, 2023, not amused after he realised that Wikipedia was referring to him as the leader of the Girl Guide movement in Kenya.
In a screenshot he shared on his official Facebook account, Mr Madowo captured how the description had been given on Wikipedia’s website.
“Larry Madowo (born July 14, 1987) he is a Kenyan journalist and leader of the International Girl Guide movement, who eats sand and a CNN International Correspondent,” details on the Wikipedia page read in part.
In his reactions, Mr Madowo asked the person behind the update to reach out to him to discuss.
“Who did this? I just want to talk,” he posted on his social media.
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Here are some of the reactions on Twitter;
— Kosgei (@ItsKosgei) January 25, 2023
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Keeps changing. pic.twitter.com/EwdUthCHN6
— Wambugu (@NjorogeWambugu_) January 25, 2023
“I just want to talk” pic.twitter.com/nfOXFu13E2
— KY All The Buttery Jelly (@kenyaizm) January 25, 2023
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The girls are lucky to have you Larry! pic.twitter.com/FMlas2SuI8
— rachelirvine (@rachelirvine) January 25, 2023
Mr Madowo worked at the BBC in Africa before he moved to CNN. He has also worked at KTN and NTV here in Kenya.
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A week ago, the journalist was over the moon after he met renowned actor Idris Elba in Davos, Switzerland, and he could not hide his excitement.
Larry also took the opportunity to congratulate Idris and his wife, Somali-Canadian model and actress Sabrina Dhowre, who were feted for their advocacy work as UN goodwill ambassadors.
A week ago, the award-winning journalist caused a stir on social media after linking up with fellow journalist Edith Kimani and sharing a photo taken during their meeting on social media.
The photo showed the pair bonding with Edith captioning it with the words: “New year. Same me. Same love. Amechange wallet lakini, so new spend.”
The two journalists posed for the photo with Edith leaning and appearing to give Madowo a peck on the cheeks as the CNN anchor smiled like a Cheshire cat, clearly enjoying the moment.
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