President Magufuli mourns prominent media personality’s death

 The late Ruge Mutahaba(R) with former Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete.

Tanzania President John  Magufuli has mourned the passing of media guru Ruge Mutahaba.

Mutahaba, who was the director of strategy and development at Clouds Media Group passed away on February 26.

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Mutahaba, who made a name for himself as an inspirational speaker and mentor died in South Africa.

 The late Ruge Mutahaba.

While referring to the deceased as “my son,” President Magufuli said that he will forever remember Mutahaba’s contribution to the media and entertainment industries in the country.

He said Mutahaba will also be remembered for playing a key role in instilling hard work among the youth.

“Poleni wanafamilia, ndugu, jamaa na marafiki. Mungu amweke mahali pema, Amina,” stated Magufuli.

Mutahaba had been admitted at a South African hospital for several weeks battling kidney failure.

Nimepokea kwa masikitiko taarifa za kifo cha kijana wangu Ruge Mutahaba. Daima nitamkumbuka kwa mchango wake mkubwa ktk tasnia ya habari, burudani, na juhudi za kujenga fikra za maendeleo kwa vijana. Poleni wanafamilia,ndugu,jamaa na marafiki. Mungu amweke mahali pema, Amina.

— Dr John Magufuli (@MagufuliJP) February 26, 2019