"There is nothing as good as freedom.
And there is nothing as bad as being colonized," these were the words of Leonard Mambo Mbotela, a veteran journalist and presenter, who, in the last five decades, saw it all before and after independence.
The 84-year-old was forced into a controversial military coup at gunpoint in 1982 when the late President Daniel Moi was in power.
The humble, jovial, and soft-spoken but firm father of three has entertained, broken news, and informed that he needs no introduction in most places in the country since many identify his voice the moment he speaks. On Feb 7, 2025, his family announced that the veteran radio broadcaster had hung the boots Mbotela passed on aged 84 after a short illness.
