Francis Mutazindwa, a renowned media personality has Sunday passed on at Kampala Hospital where he has been admitted having suffered an illness.
Mutazindwa, at the time of his death has been working with Revival Radio Station, a community radio owned by the Mbarara Archdiocese.
“Hello brethren sad news Francis Mutazindwa Former Station manager Revival Radio has passed away today Sunday 7th June 2020 at about 1 15pm at Kampala Hospital. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” a whatsapp message informing his relatives reads.
He previously served as Radio West General Manager and head of business for Vision Group, a position he held for a long time. Before he also worked as a news reader for the same station.
Mutazindwa had also worked at Red Pepper publications as Managing Editor and also Human Resource Manager.
He greatly contributed to the media fraternity particularly in fighting for press rights and professionalism.
Burial arrangements are underway.
Rest in Peace.