In a shocking and unprecedented turn of events, veteran journalist Joseph Tamale Mirundi’s hospital room has become the epicenter of a spiritual and medical struggle.
According to *The Insider Uganda*, the ailing journalist’s treatment at Kisubi Hospital has been complicated by an unexpected conflict between his ancestor spirits and the attending doctors.
Tamale, who has been admitted to the hospital for two weeks, claims that his ancestor spirits have been demanding to take him for their own form of treatment.
This unusual assignment was relayed to Tamale’s son, Tamale Mirundi Jr., who quickly contacted two of his father’s closest journalist friends, Sir Simon Muyanga Lutaaya of SML News and Andrew Irumba Katusabe, CEO of *Spy Uganda*.
Racing against time, the two journalists sped down the express highway and arrived at Kisubi Hospital in just 45 minutes. Shortly after, Tamale Jr. also arrived. The scene that awaited them was far from ordinary.
Tamale recounted his night-long battle, where he allegedly “defended” the hospital from his spirits, who wanted to burn the facility and take him away.
In his typical flamboyant style, he explained how he fell off the bed four times during the struggle, only managing to overpower the spirits by morning.
“I told these people at Kibuli Hospital to do their part and leave the rest to my Jajjas, but they refused. Last night, my Jajjas came demanding my release. I fought them the whole night, fell off the bed four times, but I eventually overpowered them. I warned them not to meddle with things they don’t understand,” Tamale narrated in Luganda.
His wife, Florence Namayanja, confirmed this extraordinary claim, noting that Tamale indeed fell off the bed multiple times, prompting doctors to schedule a scan to check for any internal injuries.
Tamale’s elder brother, Charles, who also serves as the family heir, corroborated the story, adding further depth to the spiritual struggle that seems to be at play.
Despite these surreal occurrences, doctors at Kisubi Hospital have reportedly made significant progress in treating Tamale, with signs of notable improvement in his condition.
py Chief Irumba shared on Facebook, “Mirundi has greatly improved, according to doctors and attendants. We were received by his wife Florence Namayanja, and we wish him a quick recovery.”
In a lighter moment amidst the turmoil, Tamale’s son, Junior, earned the nickname “Ssabajanjabi” for his amusing antics, including eating food meant for his ailing father.
*The Insider Uganda* captured Junior on camera enjoying KFC chicken brought by Gen Katumba Wamala, much to the surprise of visitors.
A humorous warning has since been issued to those bringing food for Tamale: if you truly want him to eat, double the package, as one portion is destined for “Ssabajanjabi” himself! Even State Minister for Lands, Junior’s boss, was left speechless after watching Junior devour chicken, pork drumsticks, and other treats before even leaving the hospital.
However, Junior’s handling of donations meant for his father has raised eyebrows, leading to concerns about accountability and family dynamics.
When confronted, Junior defiantly responded, “Is he your dad? He’s my dad, and I’m the chief Ssabajanjabi, so I keep his money. Who are you to ask me for accountability? Let him get well, and we’ll sort ourselves out.”
As the spiritual battle for Tamale Mirundi’s health continues, this story remains one of the most extraordinary and compelling events in recent memory.
