Kalagala Village, Kyotera District – In a solemn ceremony on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Joseph Tamale Mirundi, the esteemed journalist and former deputy presidential press secretary, was laid to rest. The burial took place in Kalagala Village, with notable figures including Vice President Jessica Alupo and other government officials from the State House in attendance.

Mirundi, aged 60, passed away at Kisubi Hospital due to complications related to liver and lung ailments. His death marks the end of a notable career in journalism, remembered for his incisive reporting and political insights.

Despite the dignified farewell, Mirundi’s final wishes were not fully honored. The late journalist had expressed a desire to be buried upright on his own land, a wish that was not fulfilled. Instead, he was interred in the family graveyard, a location he had previously rejected. This deviation from his will has sparked discussions among his supporters and family members, highlighting the complexities surrounding his final arrangements.

Vice President Alupo, along with other dignitaries, paid their respects by laying a wreath at Mirundi’s casket, reflecting the deep respect and admiration held for him by the Ugandan government and the public alike.