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ADJUMANI — Preparations for the state funeral of General (Rtd) Moses Ali are gathering pace as government officials, family members, political leaders and security agencies finalise arrangements for the burial of one of Uganda’s longest-serving military and political leaders. A second preparatory meeting is underway at the late general’s home in Abiricaku Village, Adjumani Town Council, where district leaders …

By Robert Kabushenga I first heard of Moses Ali in 1978. He was the Minister of Finance, and I was a Primary Five pupil. At that young age, I only knew him as a prominent figure in government. Years later, I had the privilege of meeting him personally. By then, he was serving as Deputy Prime Minister, the …

Students and staff of Nyumanzi Secondary School in Adjumani District have paid heartfelt tribute to the late Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali, describing him as a visionary leader whose commitment to peace, education, and humanitarian service transformed the lives of thousands of refugees and host communities in West Nile. John Akuoch, a Senior Three student at Nyumanzi Secondary School, said the …

Parliament will hold a special sitting on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to pay tribute to the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of Uganda’s longest-serving public servants. In a statement, Parliament announced that the special session will be dedicated to honouring the former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business, who passed away recently. …

KAMPALA — The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen. Salim Saleh has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Kingdom of the Netherlands following a farewell meeting with the outgoing Dutch Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Frederieke Quispel, as she concluded her diplomatic tour of duty. The meeting, which took place on July 16 ahead of …

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is awaiting an official government announcement following widespread reports that Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of the country’s longest-serving military commanders, former Deputy Prime Minister, and veteran parliamentarian, passed away on Saturday evening at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. He was 86. According to information received by Daily Thinkers from family sources, Gen. Moses Ali is reported …

KAMPALA — The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, describing him as a distinguished statesman, patriot and devoted supporter of the Muslim community whose contribution to Uganda will endure for generations. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) and …

Viewers: 90,003 By Spy Uganda Uganda is mourning the death of veteran statesman and former First Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Moses Ali, who passed away on Friday afternoon at Nakasero Hospital. According to a statement released by Capt. Mike Mukula, Gen. Moses Ali died at 4:25 p.m., as confirmed by his family. Mukula described the deceased as a distinguished …

Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of Uganda’s longest-serving military commanders, politicians and former deputy prime minister, has died at the age of 87, according to family members at Nakasero Hospital. A daughter of the deceased, who requested anonymity because she is not authorised to speak on behalf of the family, said the veteran statesman died at about 4:25 p.m today …

The Paramount Chief of Teso, Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, has led a delegation of cultural leaders, Members of Parliament and elders to meet Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, commonly known as Salim Saleh, over the situation facing former Speaker Anita Annet Among. The meeting was held at Gen Saleh’s residence in Kapeeka in Nakaseke District. The delegation comprised senior officials …