• Sports CS Ababu Namwamba visited iconic radio host Leonard Mbotela at his home with a token
• The CS lauded Mbotela as a national hero whose works have shaped the broadcasting sphere
• CS Ababu Namwamba presented him with a generous donation of Sh1 million, for his immense contribution to the media industry
The country officially recognised its heroes on Mashujaa Day but one of the most iconic voices on radio, Leonard Mambo Mbotela, was given a special token when Sports CS Ababu Namwamba visited his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Veteran Journalist Leonard Mambo Mbotela with Sports CS Ababu Namwamba.
The CS lauded Mbotela as a national hero whose works have shaped the broadcasting sphere, reliving the old days when local football matches were big on radio and commentators would paint a picture of the atmosphere through their vivid descriptions.
Synonymous with the phrase ‘Je, huu ni ungwana’, Mbotela is one of the most respected names in local media and despite age catching up with him, he still has the charisma that made multitudes tune in to his radio shows.
In recognition of Mbotela’s immense contributions to the media industry, CS Ababu Namwamba presented him with a generous donation of Sh1 million, with a portion of the funds earmarked for his medical treatment.
“Legends are forever. What a special blessing to visit with and drink from the fountain of wisdom of this incredible national hero of all time, the ever-green, irrepressible colossus Leonard Mambo Mbotela, he of the peerless “Je, huu ni ungwana” fame.”
“We have walked down memory lane to the dizzying times when football radio broadcasts were magical, when Kenyans thronged stadia to cheer their favorite teams, turning every match into a stirring carnival atmosphere. Am even more determined to take Kenyan football and the rest of our sports to heights never witnessed before. Twende stadi naniii,” wrote Ababu.
A post on X made by Sports CS Ababu Namwamba
