BREAKING: Veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela is dead

[mzeiya]

Veteran media personality Leonard Mambo Mbotela has died.

His daughter-in-law Anne Mbotela confirmed to the Star his death.

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.

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[Clemens]

May he rest in peace. He lived a long productive life, a white ribbon burial is well deserved.

 

[mzeiya]

May he rest in peace. He lived a long productive life, a white ribbon burial is well deserved.

Very true. To get to 85 in this day and age is a blessing. A legend that deserves national honour.

 

[Mwalimu-G]

Na alale pema.

 

[Mtumsafi]

May he rest in peace. Hope the powers that be also resolve the housing issue he was struggling with before his demise