Veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela is dead
He was confirmed dead on Friday
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has mourned the death of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela.
The party described Mbotela as a great man, a brave journalist and a leader.
ODM said Mbotela has left a permanent mark in the history of the country and that he will be dearly missed.
The Orange party said his articulation of issues was unmatched and will forever live in the minds and hearts of many Kenyans.
“We join the rest of the Nation in mourning the passing on of veteran politician Leonard Mambo Mbotela this morning after a short illness. Mbotela’s rich legacy in the media industry spans for years. His articulation of issues and educative programs like Jee Huu Ni Uungwana and Swahili programs on KBC radio ya Taifa will forever be etched in the memory of Kenyans," ODM said.
“As a nation, we have lost a great man, a laudable journalist and a leader in his own right. He has left an indelible mark on the history of our nation. We shall miss him #RIPMbotela."
The veteran journalist had been unwell for some time and he breathed his last at around 9:30 am on Friday.
"It is true my father-in-law has passed on," Anne told the Star.
Mbotela was married to Alice Mwikali who together had three children: Aida Mbotela, Jimmy Mbotela and George Mbotela.
The legendary journalist was famed for his popular radio and TV programme dubbed Jee Huuu ni Ungwana which aired on KBC radio and TV.
The programme was created in 1966 and it enjoyed coverage for about 55 years.
He briefly worked with Kenya Weekly News and the East African Standard before joining KBC.
The veteran journalist was born in Freetown, Mombasa in 1940 to James and Aida Mbotela. He was the firstborn in a family of eight children.
