President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have mourned legendary broadcaster Mambo Mbotela.
Taking on their social media accounts, President William Ruto noted that his alluring voice dominated the country’s airwaves with his class football commentaries and popular programme “Je, Huu Ni Ungwana?”
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He continued by saying that he will be remembered for his role in radio stations and mentoring of young broadcasters.
“We are heartbroken by the death of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela.
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 Ungwana?”
Mbotela will fondly be remembered for the integral role he played on our radio stations — through the mentoring of young broadcasters.
Our thoughts are with the family, their loved ones and the media fraternity at this difficult time. Rest In Peace, Mzee Mbotela.” said President Ruto
On his part Gachagua noted that Leornard Mambo Mbotela will always remain a household name in Kenya’s journalism and the entire communication spectrum.
“I have received the news of the demise of veteran journalist Mzee Leonard Mambo Mbotela with great shock.
Leonard Mambo Mbotela remains a household name in Kenya’s journalism and the entire communication spectrum.
Through his towering career in the media over the years, Mambo Mbotela has mentored many journalists, shaped conversations, narratives; notably his KBC Programme, “Jee Huu ni Ungwana” continues to remain strong mirror towards community moral fabric on what is right or wrong.
I pass my deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and the entire media fraternity in the country and beyond.
May the Soul of Mzee Mbotela rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him.” said Gachagua
