When Tamale Mirundi, the former political analyst, passed away a few weeks ago, his friend Isaac Katende, known as Kasuku, was flooded with condolences and financial support. The two had a close bond, and Mirundi had often granted Kasuku exclusive interviews.
Now, after Mirundi’s burial, Kasuku has dropped a bombshell: he kept all the condolence money meant for Mirundi’s family. Justifying his actions, Kasuku claimed that Mirundi was like a father to him, and he felt entitled to the money.
‘People gave me money, it’s true,’ Kasuku said.
“But I decided to keep it because I considered Mirundi my dad. I didn’t want Junior [Mirundi’s son] to think he was the only one who lost a father. Muzeeyi Mirundi was my dad too.”
Despite this shocking revelation, Kasuku has remained tight-lipped about the exact amount of money he received.Relatedly, In a recent episode of his YouTube show, “Kasuku Live,” renowned journalist Isaac Katende, also known as Kasuku, reflected on the life and regrets of the late Joseph Tamale Mirundi.
Mirundi, a prominent figure in Ugandan journalism and former Presidential Press Secretary, passed away on August 14, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital Kisubi.Kasuku, who worked closely with Mirundi for four years, shared that despite his illness, Mirundi felt dejected and unhappy towards the end of his life.
The journalist described Mirundi as someone who struggled with stress, depression, and financial dissatisfaction.Among the regrets Mirundi reportedly had was losing his position as Presidential Press Secretary.
Kasuku noted that Mirundi believed he was framed by enemies within the State House, which led to his dismissal. Additionally, Mirundi felt a deep sense of low self-esteem and defeat as he watched his adversaries advance while he felt powerless.
Mirundi also expressed concerns that his enemies played a significant role in influencing his downfall.These sentiments left a lasting impact on his state of mind during his final days.
