Tanzanian Clouds Media Group is mourning the sudden death of their Radio and TV host Ephraim Kibonde hours after emceeing the burial Ceremony of his boss Ruge Mutahaba who died while undergoing treatment in South Africa.
Information indicates that Kibonde succumbed on Thursday (Morning). but the cause of his death is yet to be announced.
“Tukiwa bado na majeraha mabichi ya msiba wa Mkurugenzi wetu wa Vipindi na Uzalishaji #RugeMutahaba, kwa masikitiko makubwa tunatangaza kifo cha Mtangazaji wetu #EphraimKibondekilichotokea alfajiri ya leo (Machi 7 2019). Tunamtukuza Mungu kwa Maisha ya Kibonde, na kumuomba yeye ampokee na kumpuzisha katika makao ya amani ya milele. Tutaendelea kuwapa taarifa zaidi kuhusiana na msiba huu. Bwana Ametoa, Bwana Ametwaa, Jina lake Lihimidiwe.” reads Clouds FM post.
Kibonde was the main MC at the burial ceremony of Ruge Mutahaba (on Monday) who was the co-founder and programs director at Clouds Media Group. He died battling with Kidney failure for almost 6 months.
The retired President Jakaya Kikwete led Tanzanians in mourning the sudden demise of Mr. Mutahaba.
Burial ceremony of Ruge Mutahaba