MEDIA fraternity in the country today suffered yet another blow as they lost an asset in journalism following the sudden death of senior photographer with the Guardian Limited, Mr Mpoki Bukuku (44).
A statement issued by the Guardian
Limited Managing Director, Mr Richard Mgamba, expressed great shock and
disbelief following the death of the veteran photographer who passed
away today morning at the Muhimbili National Hospital.
“Bukuku has finished his journey on
earth, physically he is not with us, but spiritually and professionally,
he will always be with us forever,” said Mgamba in a statement as he
joined the bereaved family and friends during these difficult times.
“I humbly send my condolences to
Bukuku’s widow, children and the entire media fraternity in Tanzania,
for the sudden and shocking death of one of our own. To his family, they
have lost a father, a husband, and above all, a true friend, but to us,
we have lost a true friend and an asset in journalism fraternity,” he
added.
Expressing his outstanding qualities, Mr
Mgamba said Bukuku was just a human being just like any of us, but in
journalism, he was a man who loved his profession and was not scared to
fight for a good story.
“That is why sometimes his quest to get the best out of the rest landed him in trouble,” Mr Mgamba said.
He added that for those who understand
photojournalism, they know that courage and daring are two key factors
for any credible photographer to capture a powerful story, saying that
Bukuku had these two key factors.
“He was courageous and daring, especially when he was pursuing a big story anywhere in this country,” he said.
Mr Mgamba said the late Bukuku was a
journalist not by accident, but by choice, and that is why he had
passion in pursuing various news assignments he was assigned by his
superiors.
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