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    "id": 1521542,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Faki",
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        "legal_name": "Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaji",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand here, on behalf of Sen. Mungatana, the Senator for Tana River County, to move the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela, a renowned media personality passed away on 7th February, 2025, at the age of 84; COGNIZANT THAT he had an illustrious career in media spanning over five decades, and was one of the most influential voices in Kenyan radio, especially through his long running radio and television programme, “ Je, huu ni ungwana?”; FURTHER COGNIZANT THAT his command of the Kiswahili language kept Kenyans informed on many topics while his exceptional football commentaries on radio brought joy to many people and popularized the sport at a time when live football on television was rare; APPRECIATING the lasting legacy that he leaves in the media industry and the high esteem in which he was held by colleagues and persons from all walks of life; NOW THEREFORE the Senate expresses its deep sadness at the death of Mr. Mbotela, records its celebration and appreciation of his remarkable life, and extends its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and the nation. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela was a great media personality. He was one of the pioneer radio and television presenters who worked for the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). At that time, it was the only station in our beloved country that was operating. He was in the league of Amina Faki, Khadija Ali, Ali Salim Manga, the late Mohammed Juma Njuguna and many others who I cannot remember off head. They were real nationalists who promoted Kiswahili language and nationhood in this Republic. The late Mbotela with his programme; Je, huu ni ungwana?, was able to impart nationalism, cultural values and many other things which would make many Kenyans flock to their television stations to listen. He contributed a lot to this country. It fits that as a country and the Senate of the Republic to celebrate and appreciate his life as a remarkable Kenyan. The late Mbotela was one of the pioneer slaves who were being ferried from Nyasaland, currently Malawi, to West Africa. At the time of the abolishment of slave trade, they were settled in Kenya. Part of the family settled in Mombasa County at a place called Frere Town. There is a thriving community of those people who have since become Kenyans. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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