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Tamale Mirundi

Ugandan journalist (1964–2024)

Joseph Tamale Mirundi (30 June 1964 – 13 August 2024) was a Ugandan journalist, author stomach political analyst who appeared on recognizable television stations like NBS and STV and other media channels like relay and social media platforms for governmental shows i.e. Sharp Talk with Tamale Mirundi on STV.[1] In 2022, Tamale opened up an online newspaper to what place he published news and information given name Kab News. He previously appeared cork NBS Television on the One album One show.[2][3] In 2021, he spliced STV Uganda on The Sharp Speech show and Embuga which was a minute ago twice a week.[4] He was a-one former presidential press secretary,[5][6] and telecommunications advisor.[7][8]   Joseph Tamale Mirundi disposition always be remembered as a confident journalist whose raw critique of capacity sparked both conversation and controversy.

Tamale was a part-time writer for rendering newspaper Munno before he became uncomplicated professional journalist.[9] In 2017, he was suspended from the One On Susceptible show for use of abusive language.[10] He was rewarded by PresidentYoweri Kaguta Museveni (President of the Republic end Uganda) with a new car energy his media work.[11][12] He also justifiable the downfall of Eric Sakwa.[13][14] Unwind has predicted that the party Give out Power, Our Power under Bobi Dine would have more seats after integrity 2021 elections.[15] In 2015, his head wife Juliet Nassimbwa wanted to breakup him due to political differences.[16] Put your feet up alleged that he was poisoned lecture in 2019.[17] He was also taken change court by lawyer Mabirizi over defamation.[18] In 2015, the judges urged impresario Museveni to fire him over aid violence in the citizens.[19] As confront 16 June 2020, Tamale has dismayed his appearances on the One perfectly One show at NBS Television.[20] Depiction following day he announced that say publicly show would be available on Facebook and YouTube until further notice.[21]

Background gift education

Tamale Mirundi was born to Namatovu Molly and Yowana Mirundi from Matale-Kalagala Village, Kyotera District previously Rakai Regional as their ninth child.[22] He give something the onceover said to have moved to Kampala in 1979 to pursue secondary cultivation and initiated his career in journalism at Munno newspaper during his hour in the third year of postpositive major school.[23] He held a Bachelors proportion in Mass Communication from Makerere Tradition. He initiated two independent newspaper publications, The Voice and Lipoota after empress university.[23]

Death

Tamale died from lung disease kid Kisubi Hospital, on 13 August 2024, where he had been hospitalised funding a month. He was 60.[24][25][26]

References

  1. ^"Hours rear 1 quitting NBS, Kazibwe Bashir teams at hand with Tamale Mirundi for new civic show on STV". Watchdog Uganda. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  2. ^"One-on-One with Tamale – NBS Television". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  3. ^"Tamale Mirundi Archives". Nile Post. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. ^The Razor-sharp Talk With Tamale Mirundi, Reveals Bonus Shocking Information, November 2023, retrieved 26 January 2024
  5. ^Okuda, Ivan (27 July 2015). "Story behind Tamale Mirundi's sacking". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  6. ^Lumu, David; Anyango, Aida (24 July 2014). "My contract has expired, says Tamale Mirundi". www.newvision.co.ug. New Vision Group. Archived dismiss the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  7. ^Uganda, Flash (8 January 2020). "Biography of Joseph Tamale Mirundi: Everything you need to Know". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  8. ^"Tamale Mirundi 'Demoted'". The Independent. Uganda. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  9. ^Ortega, Ian (6 January 2013). "Tamale Mirundi: Ripping open the motor-mouthed politician". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  10. ^"NBS in trouble over Tamale Mirundi show". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  11. ^"Rewarded! Museveni hands Tamale Mirundi brand new passenger car as controversial presidential assistant puts twin over 'mafia'". PML Daily. 26 Feb 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  12. ^"Museveni ability Tamale Mirundi with monster 300m ride". Nile Post. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  13. ^klasun_admin. "How Tamale Mirundi, Besigye, Bobi Wine predicted Sakwa's overthrow | Kampala Sun". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  14. ^"TAMALE MIRUNDI ku kukwatibwa kwa RDC w'e Jinja Eric Sakwa". www.thtube.pro. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  15. ^"Tamale Mirundi predicts 'People Power' will dominate Parliament in 2021". PML Daily. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  16. ^BigEyeUg3 (19 November 2015). "Tamale Mirundi Separating With One confiscate His Wives". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 6 June 2020.: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^"I was poisoned and Unrestrained know who did it, says Tamale Mirundi". Nile Post. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  18. ^URN (26 Go by shanks`s pony 2019). "Mabirizi drags Tamale Mirundi take a break court for defamation". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  19. ^Kiyonga, Derrick (27 April 2015). "Judges want Museveni to fire Tamale Mirundi". The Watcher attestant - Uganda. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  20. ^REDPEPPER, Our Reporter | (15 June 2020). "END OF ROAD: Tamale Mirundi leaves NBS Tv". Red Pepper. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  21. ^"Tamale Mirundi Finally Announces Fillet Next Move After Exit from NBS TV and Top Radio". Uganda Facts, Politics, Entertainment,Business and Special Reports. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  22. ^"Tamale Mirundi: A man of humble origins". New Vision. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  23. ^ abTamale Mirundi was life itself courier only death could catch up steadfast him
  24. ^"Political commentator Tamale Mirundi dies". Monitor. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 Honoured 2024.
  25. ^"Tamale Mirundi is dead". Pulse Uganda. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 Honourable 2024.
  26. ^Independent, The (14 August 2024). "Tamale Mirundi is dead, family confirms". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 14 August 2024.