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Kenya has lost one of its most revered broadcasters, Leonard Mambo Mbotela, who passed away on February 7, 2025, at a Nairobi hospital while undergoing treatment. He was 85 years old. Mbotela was a household name in Kenyan media, having dedicated over 58 years of his life to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). His deep, authoritative voice and signature show, Je Huu ni Ungwana?, cemented his place in the nation’s history as a media icon. A LIFE DEDICATED TO JOURNALISM Born in 1940, Mbotela's career in broadcasting began in the early 1960s, during the formative years of Kenya’s independence. His impeccable Swahili, captivating storytelling, and ability to connect with audiences made him a beloved figure on both radio and television. He played a crucial role in shaping KBC’s programming and mentored many upcoming journalists. His show, Je Huu ni Ungwana?, was not just a radio program but a cultural phenomenon. Through it, Mbotela engaged listeners in discussions abo...

NEWS | Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide, 10 Reported Dead Two (2) Malaysian navy helicopters collided in the mid-air during a naval parade rehearsal on Tuesday. It killed all 10 crew members aboard, the Malaysian navy said in a statement. The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at around 9:32 am (0132 GMT). “All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to Lumut naval base military hospital for identification,” the navy reported. In a video circulating on local media showed several helicopters flying information, when one of the chopper's rotor clipped another before both choppers crashed into the ground. Local police confirmed the footages were genuine. The navy said it would carry out an investigation into the cause of the accident. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the aircraft – a maritime operations helicopter and a Fennec military chopper – were rehearsing for a parade celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Royal Malays...

BREAKING NEWS | Former CS Professor George Magoha Dies At The Age Of 71 Years Former Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has passed on following cardiac arrest. Prof Magoha succumbed to heart-related complications. He had been admitted to the Nairobi Hospital where he was undergoing treatment. Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Tweets; The deceased is survived by his wife Dr Barbra Magoha and son Michael Magoha. Honorable Millicent Omanga confirms. Kenya has lost a great man, an astute public servant who has given so much of his life to the children of this country; a sterling legacy in the education sector; diligent and faithful to the very end. It is a sad evening for the whole country. Rest In Peace Prof. George Magoha 😭 Please leave your comment on the comment box bellow and welcome back to Derdeedo Media blog.

Stevo Simple Boy Mourns The Death Of His Father Kenyan rapper Stevo Simple Boy mourns the Sudden death of his father Anthony Adera. See what Stevo wrote in his social media handles "Ningependa kuwaambia mashabiki wangu kwamba nimepata msiba ya kupoteza babangu mzazi Anthony Adera. Ni uchungu sana kupoteza mzazi ila naomba mniombee na mnisapoti kwa huu wakati mgumu." May his soul Rest in peace 🙏 Please don't forget to leave your comment on the comment box bellow and welcome back to Derdeedo Media Blog.

  NEWS | The Brazilian King Of Soccer Pelé Died At 82 Years (1940-2022) Edson Arantes Do Nascimento well known as Pelé is a Brazilian former footballer who's widely considered as one of the greatest players of all time in the history of soccer. WATCH VIDEO Pele was born on October 23rd 1940 in Tres Coracoes, Brazil. On Thursday, Dec 29, 2022 the Brazilian legend Pele passed away. The King of Soccer died of cancer at the age of 82 years at Albert Einstein Hospital in Paulo. May his soul Rest In eternal Peace 🙏. We shall live to remember his contribution to the world of soccer.

  NEWS: KENYA PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT 2022 Who is the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya? Is it Raila Amolo Odinga, William Samoei Ruto or Professor George Wajakoya? WATCH LIVE HE RE If you find it useful please leave your comment on the comment box below and welcome back to Derdeedo Media Blog.

ALBUM RELEASE | Kaa La Moto - Leso Ya Mekatilili | FULL ALBUM Baada ya kimya cha muda mrefu, sasa wa msanii hiphop kutoka Mombasa Kenya Kaa La Moto Kiumbe ametangaza ujio wake mpya na kuachia album mpya nayoenda kwa jina 'Leso ya Mekatilili' Kupitia ukurasa wake wa Facebook na Instagram Msanii huyo ameachia orodha ya nyimbo zitakazokua katika album hiyo ambayo ina jumla ya nyimbo Kumi na mbili (12). Mkongwe huyo ameshirikisha wasanii kadhaa kutoka nchini Kenya wakiwemo Masauti (Kenyan Boy), Kigoto Mmbonde, Chikuzee, Lavido, Escobar Babake na wengine wengi. Ikumbukwe ya kwamba album hii inafuata baada ya kuachia album yake ya kwanza iliyotambulika kwa jina 'kesi'. Kesi ni kati ya album zilizouza vizuri katika Boomplay na kupenya katika soko zima la Afrika. Kaa La Moto alijulisha mashabi zake kuwa albamu yake ataiachia kupitia mtandao wa Boomplay Music ingawa tarehe kamili ya kutoka Kwa Leso Ya Mekatilili hajiatangaza.   Ili kuwa wa kwanza kupata album hii follow account...

  Former President Mwai Kibaki is dead. His death was announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday, April 2022 during a press briefing at The State House Nairobi. Rest In Peace HE Mwai Kibaki. Mwinyimsa Mohammed comes up with a beautiful poem to send his condolences to the the family and all Kenyans. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢: Lala Pema 𝐊𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂, 𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮 𝗵𝘂𝘇𝘂𝗻𝗶 𝘇𝗶 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝘁𝗼𝘇𝗶 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂, 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗮 𝗸𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂, 𝗸𝗶𝗳𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗮 𝘆𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝘂𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗸𝘄𝗮 𝗨𝘄𝗲𝘇𝗼 𝘄𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗺𝘂 𝗨𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗺𝘂, 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗞𝘄𝗮 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗺𝘂, 𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗺𝘂𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗺𝘂, 𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝘂𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗸𝘄𝗮 𝘂𝘄𝗲𝘇𝗼 𝘄𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗺𝘂 𝗞𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗶 𝘇𝗮𝗸𝗼 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗺𝘂, 𝗻𝗷𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘇𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗲𝗹...