Mwanza. Kenyan senior journalist and broadcaster, Leonard Mambo Mbotela, has died of a traumatic illness, the Kenyans.co.ke website reported.
Mbotela's death (85) has been confirmed by the wife of her son known as Anne Mbotela that the journalist involved in establishing various television programs in Kenya died today on Friday February 7, 2025.
Mbotela who made a reputation for his period of “Is this good?” The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) was broadcast, he drew the emotions of many people who were following him.
The episode began to fly in 1966, focusing on raising various issues including values it has been broadcast on KBC television in the country.
Since being in school, his dream (Mbotela) in journalism has not been measured, due to his vocal reading skills while being followed by his classmates.
Due to his diligence in the profession, he found himself on the way to The Standard Company in Nakuru in the country.
In 1964, he moved to the Voice of Kenya (VOK), now known as the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) where he started broadcasting work.
Mbotela made himself more famous as Vok during a military coup attempt against the government in 1982.
In August Mosi, 1982, rebellious soldiers wanted him through VOK studios, to announce that the administration of President Daniel Arap Moi had been overthrown.
However, after the coup attempt to be controlled, Mbotela had to inform the public about the success of the government to end the revolution.
He was believed to have said what he said from his spectacular voice in the listener's ears.
Among the interesting things for Mbotela, born Freetown, in Mombasa, witnessed the leadership of all five phases of the nation's presidents from Jomo Kenyatta to Willian Ruto.
Also, he has worked with the President's Communication Unit, the White House.
During his life, Mbotela was recognized and awarded various awards for his contribution to the journalism and broadcasting profession.
In 1987 he was awarded the country's head of state commendation, HSC.
Also, he was named as a Kenyan author in 1992. By 2009, the Kenyan government declared him the nation's hero for his contribution to the country's news sector.
Mbotela launched a book titled, “Is this a gentleman?” which describes the history of his life and his contribution to the media by 2024.
Written by the spine Kaitira with the help of organizations.
