Concern grows over Gen Moses Ali’s health as he remains hospitalised

What the report says

The Observer reports that concern is increasing over the health of Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, the veteran Ugandan politician and retired military officer, who remains admitted at Nakasero Hospital. According to the report, the 87-year-old former Second Deputy Prime Minister has been receiving treatment at the private hospital since the start of the week, based on sources familiar with the matter.

The article says members of Ali’s family met privately at the hospital on Friday morning, with several of his children seen arriving during the day, including some who had travelled from outside Uganda. His son, Works state minister Ali Siraj, declined to give an update when approached by URN. The Observer also cites one of Ali’s daughters, who had travelled from Sudan, as saying his condition was not good, while offering no further details.

Government has acknowledged that Ali is under medical care. ICT and National Guidance minister Justine Kasule Lumumba told journalists at the Government Media Centre on Friday that he was receiving treatment, but she did not state the illness involved or give a prognosis. The report comes amid public concern and social media speculation about his condition.

Ali is among Uganda’s longest-serving political figures, with a career spanning military command, rebellion, peace negotiations and senior government roles. The Observer notes that he served under Idi Amin, later led the Uganda National Rescue Front, was integrated into the National Resistance Army after a 1986 peace deal, and went on to hold multiple Cabinet posts while representing Adjumani West in Parliament.