Renowned political analyst, author, journalist and former Presidential Press Secretary, Tamale Mirundi, has passed on.
According to his family, Mirundi died of lung-related complications on Tuesday at Kisubi hospital in Kampala.
He has been in hospital for over a month.
“RIP Daddy,” announced his son Tamale Mirundi Junior on X.
In her message on X, NRM Deputy Secretary General, Rose Namayanja, hailed Mirundi’s contribution to government.
“I am deeply saddened by the demise of Mr.Tamale Mirundi, a journalist whose unmatched analytical skills resonated across all walks of life. His unique voice and insights transcended boundaries, He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones,” she said.