President William Ruto has led the country in mourning veteran journalist Leonard Mambo Mbotela, who passed away early Friday morning.
Ruto said Mbotela will be remembered for his integral role in shaping the media landscape. "Mbotela will fondly be remembered for the integral role he played on our radio stations-through the mentoring of young broadcasters," Ruto wrote.
He added, "He was a gifted and powerful broadcaster whose alluring voice dominated our airwaves with his first-class football commentaries and the signature programme "Je Huu Ni Uungwana?" KBC Veteran Lenard Mambo Mbotela (center) with Chief Justice Martha Koome (right) and a guest during his swearing as a member of The National Heroes Council on Monday, September 26, 2022.
File Other leaders who have mourned the death include the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mungaro, and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
