The Ugandan media fraternity is in mourning following the death of veteran Bukedde TV journalist David Tamale, who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Colleagues at the Vision Group-owned station confirmed that Tamale succumbed to a pressure-related illness at a medical facility in Masaka.
According to his workmates, the dedicated political reporter had been battling severe health complications since the beginning of the year. The illness had significantly affected his physical well-being, keeping him unwell and largely away from his professional duties for several months.
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David Tamale was a recognizable face and voice on Bukedde TV, serving primarily as a political reporter. He was an integral part of the team behind Agataliiko Nfuufu, the station’s flagship and highly popular Luganda-language daily news bulletin.
His journalism was characterized by a deep understanding of the local political landscape, bringing grassroots and national political stories to millions of Ugandans in a language they could easily relate to.
His sudden passing has left colleagues across the media industry in deep shock, with many taking to social media to pay tribute to a dedicated reporter who placed community storytelling at the center of his work.
Further details regarding the exact hospital of his passing, funeral arrangements, and burial schedules will be communicated by his family and Vision Group as they become available.
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