Kenyan-born international CNN correspondent Larry Madowo has joined the leadership council of Africa REACH.
The organization made the announcement of Madowo ‘s appointment on its social media platforms.
Africa REACH is an African-led organization focused on unifying and amplifying the continent’s strongest political and cultural forces to create true continental change and fulfill the promise of an AIDS-free generation in Africa.
The organization, which is chaired by First Lady of Namibia Monica Geingos, also includes other prominent members such as Ms. Chido Cleo Mpemba from Zimbabwe, who is the African Union Special Envoy on Youth, Hon. Patience Masua, the youngest Member of Parliament in the National Assembly of Namibia, Nation Media Group journalist Leone Lidigu, and Judith Salvio Kapinga, an advocate of the High Court of Tanzania.
Madowo was picked for the role due to his vocal advocacy for human rights and keen interest in the rights and safeguarding of young people, particularly adolescent girls.
The organization intends to utilize Larry Madowo’s influence and platform to increase visibility and advocate against injustice.
“The organization intends to utilize Larry Madowo’s influence and platform to increase visibility and advocate against injustice,” the statement read.
