{"id":2981,"date":"2026-05-28T13:13:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=2981"},"modified":"2026-05-28T13:13:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:13:51","slug":"larry-madwo-honoured-as-human-rights-defender-of-the-year-pledges-full-cash-prize-to-support-emerging-kenyan-journalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=2981","title":{"rendered":"Larry Madwo Honoured as Human Rights Defender of the Year, Pledges Full Cash Prize to Support Emerging Kenyan Journalist"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jeff Kizzilah\/Digital Editor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kenyan-born CNN journalist Larry Madowo has been named the Human Rights Defender of the Year<\/strong> by Defenders Coalition in recognition of his continued commitment to highlighting human rights issues and amplifying underreported stories from around the world.<\/p>\n

The award, which comes with a cash prize of $1,000 (approximately Ksh129,000)<\/strong>, has been dedicated in full to support the next generation of journalists in Kenya.<\/p>\n

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In his acceptance, Madowo expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying \u201cAhsante sana,\u201d and announced that the entire prize money will be donated to a young journalist in Kenya who actively reports on issues affecting their community.<\/p>\n

He emphasized the importance of empowering grassroots journalism, noting that local storytellers play a critical role in exposing challenges, informing the public, and driving accountability.<\/p>\n

The initiative is expected to inspire upcoming journalists across the country, particularly those working in under-resourced environments, to continue telling impactful community stories.<\/p>\n

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