Larry Madowo

In October last year, CNN international correspondent Larry Madowo shared with his fans that a woman named Bonareri emailed him with a marriage proposal.

 "Good day Larry, No wasting words, I am twenty four years old, Kenyan and want you to marry me. Everything will be explained later." read the email

Ms Bonareri has recently followed up on her marriage proposal.

"Reference is made to the below email. You didn't give me a yes or no answer," read her second email

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Check out fans' reactions;

Charity noni: If she sends an email, she's the one

The Kikombe: Marry Now. Explain To Edith Later

Ciru Muriuki: A consistent queen

Shamoo: Take her out on a date and reject the offer politely. The date should be in a different country 

The praying Millenial: Bonareri has been waiting for a response since October, I'd follow up too. She is not playing! The shot has been shot...twice! Larry, surely?

Dee thegreat: An email? She is the one

Kileon ngl: Say yes for the plot.

Pau Shinski: Please marry her. We want the everything explanation please.

Miss Mwendanda: You now can't say she hasn't given it some thought 

Pesh B: She loves you and is a go getter…at least that’s gotta count right?

Liz Mawia: For me it's where she says everything will be explained later

E oduor: No hesitation this 2025, women have become bold

Zadee 001: Say yes, we are waiting for the explanation

Josh muturu remy: Knows what she wants ; communicates clearly and concisely ; is persistent, follows through ???? She’s a keeper!! For a date, at least!

Mikelson: For the purpose of the tea( the explanation) please say yes

Ak Kimani: he’s emailing the wrong person. If she wants to buy Edith’s shares, she should email Edith first with an opening offer as the majority shareholder.

Shazza Manjau: Say yes Larry, getting to know someone first is a total waste of time

Soila the lady bird: Hurry up Larry, next she will use smoke signals and your village people might sermon you . I’m not leaving kenya till i see this wedding

Larry Madowo is a CNN International Correspondent and host of the African Voices Changemakers and Playmakers series. He was previously a North America Correspondent for the BBC and also anchored breaking news and presented BBC World News America from Washington, DC.

He was named a Young Global Leader in 2020 by the World Economic Forum.

He has thrice been recognized among the 100 Most Influential Africans by NewAfrican magazine.