Uganda Mourns: Veteran Statesman and Gen. Moses Ali Dies at 87
Veteran Ugandan politician and Adjumani West MP Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali has passed away at the age of 87. According to an official announcement by President Yoweri Museveni, he died at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala.
Date and Time: He passed away on July 18, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM.
Location: Nakasero Hospital, located in Kampala, Uganda.
Official Confirmation: Announced by President Yoweri Museveni on X, praising his “immense contribution to Uganda.”
Circumstances: He had been hospitalized for days following health complications, though specific details of his condition were not disclosed.
Military Career: He trained in Israel and the UK, joining the Uganda Army in 1968. He was promoted to a four-star general in the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF).
Political Shifts: He originally served as a minister under Idi Amin’s regime, later led the Uganda National Rescue Front (UNRF) rebel group, and eventually signed a peace agreement with Museveni in 1986.
Government Roles: He held multiple high-ranking Cabinet posts, including First, Second, and Third Deputy Prime Minister. He left the Cabinet role in May 2026.
Parliamentary Service: He served as the Member of Parliament for the Adjumani West Constituency starting in 1996 and was re-elected for a 7th term during the January 2026 general elections.