Former world champion Dorcus Inzikuru, Uganda’s pioneering 3,000m steeplechase gold medalist from the 2005 Helsinki World Championships, actively campaigned for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) on January 3, 2026, in Pachara Sub-county, Adjumani District.
Inzikuru endorsed Gen. Moses Ali, the Second Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving NRM MP for Adjumani West County, seeking re-election, alongside President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the party’s flagbearer, pursuing a seventh term in the January 15 elections.
She urged supporters to vote overwhelmingly for both leaders, citing continued development and stability under NRM governance.
Due to ongoing health challenges related to past athletic injuries, Inzikuru addressed the crowd while lying on her back, demonstrating resilience as she spoke into a microphone with assistance to ensure comfort.
Visuals from the rally showed a typical NRM campaign setup, with yellow-and-red tents, a seated crowd under canopies, and enthusiastic mobilisation. Inzikuru wore a white shirt and dark pants as she delivered her message.
The appearance builds on Inzikuru’s previous involvement in NRM campaigns, including support for Gen. Moses Ali during the 2025 primaries. As a native of the West Nile region (Arua District), her participation helps mobilise grassroots support in an area traditionally aligned with the ruling party.
No immediate reactions from opposition figures were reported as of January 5, 2026. Analysts note that the use of high-profile athletes like Inzikuru in Ugandan political campaigns is a common strategy to appeal to local communities and boost voter engagement.
General Moses Ali, born on April 5, 1939, is 85 years old as of early 2026, making him a veteran Ugandan politician and retired military officer, having served in high-ranking roles like Second Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for East Moyo.
In a scene of high-octane emotion and political theatre, Gen Ali made a defiant return to the public eye in Ukusijoni sub-county on December 15, silencing months of speculation as he was swarmed by a jubilant sea of Adjumani West supporters who had spent his medical absence fiercely campaigning to keep his legacy alive.
