Former Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) presenter Leonard Mambo Mbotela on Monday was sworn in as a board member of the National Heroes Council.
The veteran media personality took oath in a function presided over by Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome at the Supreme Court building.
The veteran media personality will serve as a member for a period of three years with effect from August 5.
Koome, via her twitter handle, said the Council will be an important component in telling the stories of the country’s heroes and their contribution in nation building.
“Witnessed the swearing-in of Leonard Mambo Mbotela as a member of the National Heroes Council following his appointment last month.
“The mandate of the National Heroes Council which includes the identification, selection and honouring of national heroes is an important one as our national story is largely the narrative of the contribution by our heroes to nation building,” announced Koome.
“We can build a new culture and practice of identifying, celebrating and supporting our unsung heroes and heroines when they’re still with us. That is the only modest way through which we can show appreciation for their heroic acts,” she added.
Outgoing Sports and Culture CS Amina Mohammed appointed Mbotela to the position on August 5.
