Legendary journalist and media personality Leonard Mambo Mbotela is dead.
Mbotela, who graced television screens in a career spanning more than five decades, passed away at 85 years of age.
Confirming His demise was his daughter-in-law Anne Mbotela. Mbotela, who had been sickly, passed away on Friday while receiving treatment at a city hospital.
Mbotela particularly gained fame for his “Je, Huu ni Uungwana?” television show that gripped many television audiences while it aired.
The show, which was launched in 1966, focused on issues of social etiquette and manners. The program became immensely popular and has been a staple on KBC radio for decades, making it one of the longest-running shows in Kenyan broadcasting history
Throughout his career, Mbotela has been widely recognized for his contributions to journalism and broadcasting. In 1987, he received the Head of State Commendation (HSC), followed by the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW) in 1992. In 2009, the Kenyan government honored him as a national hero for his significant impact on the country’s media landscape.
Mbotela released his memoir titled, “Je, Huu ni Ungwana?” detailing his life and times in the media industry in 2024.
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