Larry Madowo is a captivating media personality. He has scaled the ranks of journalism to reach the top echelon of his field. The man has captured the attention of a country with. The man who is an orphan just like his stablemate Mark Masai has come a long way.

During an interview with CNN African Voices, Larry said life was tough after he lost his parents when he was just 14-years-old. Larry said:

“When you grow up with almost no privilege at all, you learn to appreciate the small things. There are small miracles happening every day, and we’re living through this in Africa."

So why exactly did he decide to leave the entertainment show to cover politics? Larry added:

"I want to be involved in the development of my country and my continent, and part of that is political journalism, being able to cover the difficult stories and ask the hard questions. When you grow up with almost no privilege at all, you learn to appreciate the small things."

There you have it, people. This is a man who shows us that you can still achieve when you put your mind to it.