Tamale Mirundi
Joseph Tamale Mirundi (born 1964)is a Ugandan journalist, author and political analyst who appears on the STV political show Sharp Talk with Tamale Mirundi .[1] In 2022, Tamale opened up an online newspaper where he publishes news and information named Kab News. He previously appeared on NBS Television on the One on One show.[2][3] He is a former presidential press secretary,[4][5] and media advisor.[6][7]
Joseph Tamale Mirundi | |
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Born | 1964 (age 58–59) Rakai District, Uganda |
Education | Rubaga Senior Secondary School Makerere University |
Occupation(s) | Author, journalist and former presidential press secretary and media advisor |
Political party | National Resistance Movement |
Parent(s) | Molly Namatovu and Yowana Mirundi |
Website | kab |
Tamale was a part-time writer for the newspaper Munno before he became a professional journalist.[8] In 2017, he was suspended from the One On One show for use of abusive language.[9] He was rewarded by President Yoweri Museveni with a new car for his media work.[10][11] He also predicted the downfall of Eric Sakwa.[12][13] He has predicted that the party People Power, Our Power under Bobi Wine will have more seats after the 2021 elections.[14] In 2015, his first wife Juliet Nassimbwa wanted to divorce him due to political differences.[15] He alleged that he was poisoned in 2019.[16] He was also taken to court by lawyer Mabirizi over defamation.[17] In 2015, the judges urged president Museveni to fire him over inciting violence in the citizens.[18] As of 16 June 2020, Tamale has ended his appearances on the One on One show at NBS Television.[19] The following day he announced that the show would be available on Facebook and YouTube until further notice.[20]
References
- "Hours after quitting NBS, Kazibwe Bashir teams up with Tamale Mirundi for new political show on STV". Watchdog Uganda. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- "One-on-One with Tamale – NBS Television". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Tamale Mirundi Archives". Nile Post. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- Okuda, Ivan (27 July 2015). "Story behind Tamale Mirundi's sacking". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- Lumu, David; Anyango, Aida (24 July 2014). "My contract has expired, says Tamale Mirundi". www.newvision.co.ug. New Vision Group. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- Uganda, Flash (8 January 2020). "Biography of Joseph Tamale Mirundi: Everything you need to Know". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- Independent, The (25 July 2015). "Tamale Mirundi 'Demoted'". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- Ortega, Ian (6 January 2013). "Tamale Mirundi: Ripping open the motor-mouthed politician". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "NBS in trouble over Tamale Mirundi show". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Rewarded! Museveni hands Tamale Mirundi brand new car as controversial presidential assistant puts one over 'mafia'". PML Daily. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Museveni gifts Tamale Mirundi with monster 300m ride". Nile Post. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- klasun_admin. "How Tamale Mirundi, Besigye, Bobi Wine predicted Sakwa's downfall | Kampala Sun". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "TAMALE MIRUNDI ku kukwatibwa kwa RDC w'e Jinja Eric Sakwa". www.thtube.pro. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Tamale Mirundi predicts 'People Power' will dominate Parliament in 2021". PML Daily. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- BigEyeUg3 (19 November 2015). "Tamale Mirundi Separating With One of His Wives". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "I was poisoned and I know who did it, says Tamale Mirundi". Nile Post. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- URN (26 March 2019). "Mabirizi drags Tamale Mirundi to court for defamation". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- Kiyonga, Derrick (27 April 2015). "Judges want Museveni to fire Tamale Mirundi". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- REDPEPPER, Our Reporter | (15 June 2020). "END OF ROAD: Tamale Mirundi leaves NBS Tv". Red Pepper. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- "Tamale Mirundi Finally Announces His Next Move After Exit from NBS TV and Top Radio". Uganda News, Politics, Entertainment,Business and Special Reports. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.