Renowned radio broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela has passed away at the age of 85.
His daughter-in-law, Anne Mbotela, confirmed his passing on Friday morning following a prolonged illness. “My father-in-law has indeed passed on,” she stated.
Mbotela is survived by his wife, Alice Mwikali, and their three children: Aida Mbotela, Jimmy Mbotela, and George Mbotela.
We are heartbroken by the death of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) February 7, 2025
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?”
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A legendary figure in Kenyan journalism, Mbotela was best known for his iconic radio and television program Jee Huu ni Ungwana, which aired on KBC for over five decades. Launched in 1966, the show became one of Kenya’s longest-running and most influential broadcasts, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s media landscape.
