Leonard Mbotela Biography
Leonard Mbotela Biography:Leonard Mambo Mbotela was a renowned Kenyan journalist, born in 1940 in FreeTown, Mombasa County. He became widely known for hosting the popular show Je Huu Ni Ungwana.
Leonard Mbotela early life
He was the first of eight children, to James and Aida Mbotela. Both parents are deceased. His late father was a teacher who taught in different schools, among them are Shimo La Tewa High school, Kabianga High School and ended up retiring as an educational officer.
Leonard Mbotela Education
After he completed his secondary education in 1962 at Kitui High School, Mbotela got a job in Nakuru as a training reporter with The Standard. Later he joined the Voice of Kenya (now Kenya Broadcasting Corporation) in 1964. He created his signature programme Je Huu ni Ungwana? in 1966.
Leonard Mbotela Family
He was born in an Anglican family in a family of eight children. James Mbotela, his father, was among the pioneer teachers in East Africa. On the other hand, his mother Ida worked towards Community development. Mbotela married Alice Mwikali in 1970 and they have 3 children: Ida, Jimmy and George.
Leonard Mbotela career
His first job was in Nakuru as a trainee reporter of the East African Standard. Then, he worked for Baraza (a Swahili newspaper owned by standard) as a writer and reporter.This brought him to Nairobi. The year was 1963. At this time his desire was to broadcast. He approached Steven Kikumu and asked to present his own program “Salamu za Vijana.” He would read on the airwaves letters sent among young people,One day, the director came to the studio while he was airing the program. He asked Leonard if he’d like to join them and he agreed. On the 28th November 1964, he became a VOK (now KBC) employee
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Leonard Mbotela Death
Mambo Mbotela died on Friday, February 7, aged 84, after a short illness.