Ruge Mutahaba
Ruge Mutahaba (1970 – 26 February 2019[1][2][3]) was a Tanzanian bureaucrat. He served as Director of Strategy and Programs Development at Clouds Media Group. In 2012 he had his first child Russell Mutahaba with Tanzanian presenter Zamaradi Mketema and in 2015 his second Koku Shubira Mutahaba.[4][1]
Early life
Mutahaba was born in
Career
Mutahaba collaborated with his friend Joseph Kusaga, who was running Clouds Disco. Their collaboration led to the founding of Clouds Media Group in Arusha and later in Dar es Salaam. Clouds produces information and entertainment for young audiences that works to inspire and empower young Tanzanians to engage in finding entrepreneurial opportunities.[citation needed]
Death
According to some sources Mutahaba had kidney problems that sent him to South Africa to receive treatment, where he died on 26 February 2019.[1]
Tanzanians,[2] were shocked by his death and delivered condolence messages due to Mutahaba's contribution to the media and entertainment sector, constructive strategic planning, the development of Tanzanian youths' talents, instillation of hard working spirit to the community and the development of the Tanzania in general. Over 100,000 people were estimated to have attended his funeral.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Ruge Mutahaba afariki dunia, Rais Magufuli amlilia". Mwananchi. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Tanzania: Clouds Media Group programmes director Ruge Mutahaba dies in South Africa". Thecitizen.co.tz. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "TANZIA: Ruge Mutahaba afariki Dunia! Rais Magufuli aungana na Watanzania kuomboleza". JamiiForums. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Ruge Mutahaba". ONE. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
