Former NTV news anchor Larry Madowo has officially joined BBC Africa as a Business Editor.

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BBC in a statement confirmed Larry's appointment adding that he was a great addition to the team.

"Larry Madowo joins BBC from Wednesday 11th April leading its new Business Unit. The appointment is part of the BBC World Service's  continuing expansion in TV and Digital Video content for audiences in Africa," the statement read in part.

On his part, Madowo welcomed the appointment adding that it was an honour for him to get the opportunity to join the respected agency.

I'm thrilled to be joining BBC and look forward to amplifying stories about entrepreneurship, ingenuity and innovation that I've witnessed as I've traveled all over Africa," he said.

"I grew up admiring the quality of journalism the BBC produces around the world and it is an honour to be part of a bold new team that will tell authentic Africa stories across multiple platform," he added.

His appointment elicited a lot of reactions online with Kenyans congratulating him on his new appointment.

Here are some reactions:

Musa Thr‏ @ThrMusa : Congrats on your new role, I wish you all the best !

Akong'o‏ @charlesakong84 : No mountain can Stand on the way of success, let @LarryMadowo go!

Harmon Ellen‏ @HarmonEllen1 : All the best @LarryMadowo.. I'm truly happy for you

Sam Ogolla‏ @samkogolla : For the first time am happy about you.

Evans Martial‏ @evamovic : Its funny how your haters are finding it hard to type "congratulations" #Godspeed

POLITICAL IXION‏ @FranklinChes1 : All the best..the sky is no longer the limit...go further and taste the stars!!...all the best

Kamau Isaac‏ @TeacherKamau : Congratulations sir. Keep us posted on the programs and timings, maybe you can introduce #TheTrend there

steven onyango‏ @OnyangoSteven : Keep working hard bro, great achievement0 replies0 retweets0 likesReply  Retweet  Like  Direct message

stan darren‏ @darren_stan : Congrats Larry... Totally well deserved... Atleast a station we can watch and rely on.. For all content.. Kuliko ile githeri media you used to be in

georgee‏ @Thegeneral251 : Congrats @LarryMadowo. Let the haters hate but I think you are legendary. Go for it!