Kampala, Uganda | July 18, 2026 — Uganda’s veteran politician and retired military officer Gen. Moses Ali, the Member of Parliament for Adjumani West County and former Second Deputy Prime Minister, has died.
Gen. Ali died on Saturday at about 4:25 p.m. at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, where he had been receiving treatment, according to statements shared by political leaders and reports from people close to the family.
The news of his passing was confirmed by several leaders, including National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairman for Eastern Uganda, Capt. Mike Mukula, who paid tribute to the veteran statesman.
“It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I have received the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, distinguished patriot, freedom fighter and statesman, General Moses Ali, who departed this life today at 4:25 p.m. at Nakasero Hospital,” Mukula said in a statement.
Mukula extended condolences to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Government of Uganda, Gen. Ali’s family, the people of Adjumani District and the West Nile sub-region, describing the late leader as one whose contribution to peace, national unity and reconstruction would remain part of Uganda’s history.
Gen. Ali was one of Uganda’s longest-serving public servants, with a career spanning the military, politics and public administration over several decades.
He most recently served as Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament until May 2026, when a new Cabinet was appointed. He, however, retained his parliamentary seat after being elected to represent Adjumani West County in the 12th Parliament.
Throughout his career, Gen. Ali held several senior government positions, including Minister of Internal Affairs, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, and Minister for Disaster Preparedness, Refugees and Relief.
Born on April 5, 1939, he remained active in public service well into his eighties, becoming one of Uganda’s oldest serving Members of Parliament.
His death comes just months after concerns were raised about his health following his admission to Nakasero Hospital.
Tributes began pouring in shortly after news of his death emerged, with political leaders from across the country describing him as an experienced public servant whose career spanned different periods of Uganda’s political history.
At the time of publication, the Government had not issued an official statement on funeral arrangements or any state honours that may be accorded to the late general.
Gen. Moses Ali is survived by his family and leaves behind a public service legacy that stretched across more than five decades in Uganda’s military and political leadership.
