Kenyan Journalist Larry Madowo Says He's Taken Refuge in Dallas After Fleeing New York Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Kenyan Journalist Larry Madowo Says He's Taken Refuge in Dallas After Fleeing New York Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo says he has taken refuge in Dallas, Texas after fleeing New York city due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

In an interview with Citizen TV on Saturday night, Madowo, said he felt unsafe in New York due to the city’s rate of infection compared to other US states, saying it is hard to maintain social distance there due to the high population.

"New York City may be the most vibrant city in the world and I watched the city empty. I watched stalls being closed and basically, there was nobody and at the same time, the rate of infections was going up constantly,” said Madowo, a Knight-Bagehot fellow at Columbia University.

"Now, the rate of infections in New York state is five times higher than anywhere else in the United States. As of today, just under 30,000 people have tested positive for the virus in New York City alone with 52,000 being infected in the whole state." 

"I did not think it made sense to remain in that city which is really densely populated and people are in each other's space all the time, it made sense for me to step away for a little while," he added.

So far, the US has confirmed over 124,000 cases of Covid-19, the highest in the world, and 2,236 deaths. Out of the 124,000 infections, over 53,000 were recorded in New York, while the death toll in the state stands at 883.

 

Comments

Njao @ WA (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 12:09pm

Why is Larry's 'escapades' always a blaring headline?
What's the big deal - about him moving/taking refuge in Dallas,TX ?
How about we guys in the states, cities - already the epicenter of Covid-19 infections?
What about Kenyans working in esp the health facilities?
Aren't there any other worthy news article?

MjuAji (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 12:24pm

I watched this primitive idiot talking to, i think his wife, on Citizen TV, ranting opening his dinousar-like ever-wide mouth, talking like he was in paradise at the shores of heaven. I noted like he has some sought self-esteem problem, or to be brunt and crude, mental health issues. And his newly-adapted collapsed American ascent was not only funny, but entertaining to MjuAji who despite swallowing almost two decades here, they cant figure what i just said. Ati anahamia Dallas from New York. What a moron? How sure is he that he is not spreading this virus with his Migori-Homabay like primitiveness. How do you run away from an invisible enemy? Ufara, uchwara, ukafara, upuuzi, ukware utaua hii Madoyo.

Lori (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 02:10pm

In reply to by MjuAji (not verified)

@ali - leave Madowo and his funny accents alone! You still got some bad accents after two decades in America. He is just training to see the world in troubled times of a digital virus.

But to be fair to Madowo; you, Ali, sounds like coronavirus have taken you to the deep end of your mental psychosis! Why not worry about staying safe!?

Just take a chill pill and relax a little bit. Don’t you have a wife to be talking to and seeking her comfort? Jeez Ali, you sound like you are on the verge of collapsing your lungs trying to keep up with Madowo, like he is the free air you breath.

Open your mouth wide and gasp for some free air. Let the genius guy be or call Jeff Koinange Live to give a report of Madowo movement in the USA. Wow, men have become so sissy these days!

Formerlyguest 2 (not verified)     Mon, 03/30/2020 @ 12:32am

In reply to by Lori (not verified)

How many accomplished non English speakers do we know who interact daily with Americans and don't have to fake an accent? How many 7 eleven owners/ employees do you know that have karasinga speaking gujarati English yet they are accomplished. Stop with your inferiority complex.I never had to fake any accent even in board rooms full of wenyenji.If you have issues with your accent, some of us embrace it and differentiates us from the rest = .... fill the gaps !!!!

Seneca (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 01:10pm

Mjuaji stop insulting Madowo...his accent is a product of his acquaintances and interactions. More so, umeshrub with “...be brunt..”. Stop hating the man just because he is a Luo. Admit this: Luo is a mature Language (unlike Luhya or Kikuyu), the speakers and Nyanza Kenyans got swag, presence and confidence. And we love them because they are Kenyans. Larry Madowo is an achieved young man, recognized at home and abroad. We love him because ni Wetu. He represents Kenya. And I Seneca, as a Kenyan want him to succeed, I want Gathoni to win against Acton public schools, I want Lawrence (Yule Mkalenjin who won last year) to win Boston Marathon in September, and want that Luhya boy in Silicon Valley to continue shining. We have tried hatred, it does not work. Let us try love.

Nyamboke (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 02:59pm

In reply to by Seneca (not verified)

@ Seneca - you are asking others to stop insulting the Luo while you are blatantly coming out here to insult Luhya and Kikuyu tribes?

Look at yourself right in the mirror (if you can afford one) and try to prop up your death like insecurities and attitude! You sound like your mind needs to be committed to some mental institution for fixing.

You arguments here are toddler-like and baseless! You sound like a sour p$ss@! Madowo is a student; period!

No foreign student can claim to be very accomplished like you want to tell us. You need to think as a Kenyan first and not like an insecure biatch from a little tribe of no any significance. I’m blasting you because I have watched some of your tribal comments over time; I think someone should help open your blind eyes.

You sound deadly crude and stupid. Kenya is one big family tribe and you should understand all that based on how much you seem to brag about your knowledge in everything!

Stop dividing Kenyans based on their ethnicities. How much has your tribal done that we can eat and drink? Because if that was the case, the Kikuyus have build and supported the largest economy in East Africa since Independent.

You can no insulting and bragging, but they chose to do their “thing” in silence. And when your little tribe don’t get things, you start cursing the Kikuyus and now Luhya.

So stop insulting those who did not come from your little unknown tribe - think like a good Kenyan woman or keep you rotten brains to yourself!

Kikuyu Wamjomba (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 01:18pm

Jaluo ni jaluo tu! The next headline will be “how larry Madowo ( whatever he spits his last name)
Was able to order food on drive thru in Texas

Seneca (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 04:43pm

In reply to by Sukari (not verified)

I can help you Sukari...how you feel starts with Jeal....and ends with a.

People, Larry Madowo is a real star. Jeff Koinange was a community college graduate who only got to where he was by connections.

Larry is just GOOD eh!

Suzie (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 07:33pm

In reply to by Seneca (not verified)

Oh @seneca - just leave Jeff Koinange alone otherwise he will come smoking at your big tuchi with a blazing fire extinguisher to cool it down!

No, you don’t want to mess with this very accomplished Kikuyu man. He can bite you hard while you lie down with your hands flat!!!

We know you hate Kikuyus with a passion, but don’t mess with Jeff or he will forcefully order you on Jeff Koinange Live to fire extinguish you in person! Oh my oh my; smookinggggg!

Milley (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 01:55pm

@madowo - Dallas is having coronavirus issues nearly as bad as NY! Be still and have some faith! Running and more running won’t help you! And remember, Texas is asking everyone to stay in place. Hope you have quarantined yourself for 14 days in Dallas after traveling from NY! Just a kind reminder.

soldieron (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 05:56pm

I don't know what this accomplishes since the virus is in all communities. You can still deal effectively with it even if you live in dense NY, same way you would in Dallas. Just listen to this NY doctor on how to do it: https://youtu.be/YitWZj9QhdQ

mwengi Danga (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 07:31pm

Please leave Larry Madowo alone, he did not have a place to go after the doors of the school were closed and only Dallas, Texas where a relative housed him. There are many Kenyans living in New York not ready to go anywhere because of Covid-19. I think Madowo is doing well building his name. Go for it Larry, he is our Kenyan Larry King live…

Josie (not verified)     Sun, 03/29/2020 @ 10:54pm

In reply to by mwengi Danga (not verified)

Bam, right on the money! Larry is just living the American dream - he has build up some weight, chicks look chubby, he got a smiling smack on his face, and right now he is living it in Dallas with a relative; per your classified briefing! There is only one Larry King Live; so Madowo got some miles to go to catch up! So stay safe and healthy Larry; at least you got a roof on your head!

Formerlyguest 2 (not verified)     Mon, 03/30/2020 @ 12:27am

In reply to by mwengi Danga (not verified)

Woii please "ndakuhoya" do not insult larry King . Mdomo man is just that mdomo. And this cheerleader can't be mentioned with the likes of of Betty Kyalo to even start with.He is an immature little boy who is mesmerized by an American Ambulance!

Guest (not verified)     Mon, 03/30/2020 @ 03:53am

What a fake character the only reason Dallas numbers are not as high as those of New York is because the virus is still spreading there.As more people continue to travel the numbers will go up too.Furthermore that is the South he can fool Kenyans and Jeff Koinange but those of us familiar with these so called United States know better.If anything he may be worse off in the Jim Crow south .Just say when school was closed hostels were closed you had nowhere to go .A relative in Dallas helped you out simple

Sukari (not verified)     Mon, 03/30/2020 @ 06:20pm

@Seneka..ati Jealous? Jamani! Of what? Akili ni nywele, kila mtu ana zake! My lift does not go doen to that level...hapana ndugu…..coronavirus fugitive.....most like he already has it! Ujinga hauna dawa.

Mwanaume (not verified)     Mon, 03/30/2020 @ 09:28pm

I have NEVER seen a Kenyan who is hated so much by fellow Kenyans! Waaaah! What did Larry Madowo ever do to you haters? Let the man live his life, and enjoy it...to become whatever he wants to become in life. As you continue to hate and insult him or his Lakeside tribe, he gets more blessings and his star will continue to shine brighter. Just watch and see.
On the other hand, I am getting sick and tired of seeing tribal comments here. Kenya ni Kenya moja, whether you come from which village or town or city within Kenya. Stop thinking like those old politicians who are now dying one by one...

Sally B (not verified)     Mon, 03/30/2020 @ 11:07pm

In reply to by Mwanaume (not verified)

@mwanamke - stop making up stuff! No one hates Larry! They just like making cordial fun with a few Spicey words for him.

But you know Larry sticks his big foot in his slick Willy mouth every damn time he opens it. But I think Larry got a thicker skin to take it all in a stride as it comes than @Mwanamke does. What are you gonna say now? Just wear a pink dress and enjoy the folly too. Or we turn all the fun on you pretty mama!

Guest (not verified)     Wed, 04/01/2020 @ 02:31am

This person calling themselves Miley is as dumb as a donkey.Clearly it makes no sense to argue with a fool .

Nick (not verified)     Wed, 04/01/2020 @ 03:40pm

Come man do your thing without blowing your whistle. Kindness and prayers is what we need as we provide care for the sick and not running away. Selfish Kenyan attitude not welcome in USA. Peleka Nyoman Zako Africa..

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