Tamale Mirundi Jr. has shared the detailed arrangements for bidding farewell to his father, the esteemed Tamale Mirundi. The final journey will commence with heartfelt tributes and ceremonies allover Kampala, culminating in his burial site on Sunday, August 18.
Tamale Mirundi, a former presidential press secretary and media advisor, passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 59. He died at Kisubi Hospital in Kampala due to complications from lung-related issues. Despite initial signs of improvement, his condition deteriorated rapidly, exacerbated by complications during a medical procedure.
Mirundi’s significant role in Ugandan politics and media was marked by his 13-year tenure as President Yoweri Museveni’s press secretary.
His later years included allegations of poisoning, although the full impact of this incident remains unclear. His death signifies the end of a notable chapter in Ugandan history.
