Joseph Tamale Mirundi
Born1964 (age 58–59)
Rakai District, Uganda
EducationRubaga Senior Secondary School Makerere University
Occupation(s)Author, journalist and former presidential press secretary and media advisor
Political partyNational Resistance Movement
Parent(s)Molly Namatovu and Yowana Mirundi
Websitekab.news

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]

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

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "One-on-One with Tamale – NBS Television". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Tamale Mirundi Archives". Nile Post. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. ↑ Okuda, Ivan (27 July 2015). "Story behind Tamale Mirundi's sacking". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Uganda, Flash (8 January 2020). "Biography of Joseph Tamale Mirundi: Everything you need to Know". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  7. ↑ Independent, The (25 July 2015). "Tamale Mirundi 'Demoted'". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  8. ↑ Ortega, Ian (6 January 2013). "Tamale Mirundi: Ripping open the motor-mouthed politician". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  9. ↑ "NBS in trouble over Tamale Mirundi show". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "Museveni gifts Tamale Mirundi with monster 300m ride". Nile Post. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  12. ↑ klasun_admin. "How Tamale Mirundi, Besigye, Bobi Wine predicted Sakwa's downfall | Kampala Sun". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  13. ↑ "TAMALE MIRUNDI ku kukwatibwa kwa RDC w'e Jinja Eric Sakwa". www.thtube.pro. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  14. ↑ "Tamale Mirundi predicts 'People Power' will dominate Parliament in 2021". PML Daily. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  15. ↑ BigEyeUg3 (19 November 2015). "Tamale Mirundi Separating With One of His Wives". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 6 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ↑ "I was poisoned and I know who did it, says Tamale Mirundi". Nile Post. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  17. ↑ URN (26 March 2019). "Mabirizi drags Tamale Mirundi to court for defamation". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  18. ↑ Kiyonga, Derrick (27 April 2015). "Judges want Museveni to fire Tamale Mirundi". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  19. ↑ REDPEPPER, Our Reporter | (15 June 2020). "END OF ROAD: Tamale Mirundi leaves NBS Tv". Red Pepper. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  20. ↑ "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.
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