This archive report was first published on 20 November 2019.
Kenyan journalists have made a mark on international TV, with some working for top media houses like the BBC. One such journalist is Larry Madowo, who left his position as Business Editor for Africa at the BBC to pursue a Master's degree in Business and Economics at Columbia University in New York City.
According to a circular read to Business Today, Madowo's position has been filled by three Kenyan editors - Zawadi Mudibo, Peter Wakaba, and Clare Muthengi - who will work on a rotational basis for two months each. The rotational system is expected to end in May, just before Madowo's return to the BBC.
Clare Muthengi, a former CNBC Africa anchor and reporter, will be the first to take the mantle, acting as Business Editor in December 2019 and January 2020. She will then hand over to Peter Wakaba, a former KTN Business Editor, who will run the desk in February and March.
Zawadi Mudibo, who moved from K24 where he was Deputy Business Editor, will handle the final lap and hand over the baton to Larry Madowo upon his return. The three editors will be judged and ranked on their performance, which will hoist them a step above their colleagues and in pole position in case a promotion arises either at the Kenyan office or at the headquarters in London.
The rotational system has been deployed to build internal talent that can be utilized within the media house's ecosystem. It is also seen as a safer way of managing newsroom interests and egos among journalists who see each other as equals.
