Leonard Mambo Mbotela sworn in as member of the National Heroes Council

The celebrated legendary broadcaster was sworn in at the Supreme Court on Monday, where Chief Justice Martha Koome oversaw the exercise.

"Witnessed the swearing-in of Leonard Mambo Mbotela as a member of the National Heroes Council following his appointment last month," Tweeted CJ Koome.

The 82-year-old was appointed to the council on August 5 by outgoing Sports and Culture CS Amina Mohammed. He is expected to hold the post for a period of three years.

The National Heroes Council is mandated to identify, select and honour of national heroes.

The mandate, according to CJ Kooome, is an important one as our national story is largely the narrative of the contribution by our heroes to nation building.