During his funeral service on July 20, Ssekadde’s family told mourners that he had previously lived in Lufuka Zone but moved to the new home immediately after purchasing it because owning a storied house had always been one of his biggest dreams. The family, however, did not disclose details surrounding the circumstances, but revealed that the previous owner of the house also died under unclear circumstances.
With Moses Ali’s passing, Uganda has lost more than a decorated soldier and experienced politician. It has lost a witness to many defining moments in the country’s history.
Bishop Ssenyonjo, who at one time became controversial and was excommunicated by the Church of Uganda for defending the rights of homosexuals, passed away at Mengo Hospital at due to lung cancer.
Before the interment, a special council sitting will be held at Paridi Stadium in honour of his distinguished service to the nation.
"Now, I want to tell the leaders of West Nile something I often told Ali. The infrastructure is now there, and we are going to expand it... but remember what I always told you during the campaigns: People do not sleep on roads, they sleep in their houses. Therefore, increasing household incomes in West Nile must now become our priority," the President said.
Babalanda said regarding preparatory arrangements for the official burial, the Government has constituted a hybrid National Organising Committee (NOC) chaired by the Minister for Presidency.
Nakadama described Gen. Ali as a unifier whose influence transcended religion, politics and ethnicity, saying he worked tirelessly to promote harmony among Ugandans.
Jafar recalled Moses Ali's tenure as Minister of Finance in the 1960s, saying Uganda maintained a strong economy, an organised tax collection system and low public debt during his leadership.
One of the times he came, it was to advise on ethnic-religious tensions in West Nile. Our radio station in the area was taking sides. He took the trouble to get me to understand and then advised how we could navigate the issue. Where other politicians routinely turned such situations into false accusations against us to the President, he instead offered to give guidance.
Founder of the now-defunct Uganda National Rescue Front 1, Gen. Ali passed on at 4:25pm Saturday, July 18, at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala.
"Gen Moses Ali has provided service to his country for a long time, as a soldier and a political leader," says President Yoweri Museveni.
The proposed sh3.5 billion complex will celebrate the life and achievements of the man who became the first indigenous African Catholic bishop in modern times, a milestone that transformed Church leadership across the continent.
The recognition came during the hybrid pass-out ceremony for the 18th Intake (2025/2026) of recruits at the UPDF Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta, Nakaseke District on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Bishop Eciru expressed concern that many parents were becoming lax in maintaining family values.
Highly placed security sources have revealed that the pistol used to kill Joe Nam had earlier been stolen from a police officer attached to the elite police unit responsible for guarding senior government officials and protecting key state installations officially known as the Very Important Persons Protection Unit (VIPPU).
Ruparelia and his family travelled to Ngamba Island on June 20, 2026, where they named and adopted the young chimpanzee. They also donated sh50 million towards its welfare and the general care of the animal sanctuary.
Fr. Kalyesubula's untimely death has left both Catholics and the clergy in the Masaka Diocese in shock. The Southern Regional Police Spokesperson, Twaha Kasirye, confirmed the incident, stating that Fr. Kalyesubula died instantly. He also mentioned that police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
The helicopters collided mid-air on Sunday morning in the western suburb of Rio de Janeiro called Recreio dos Bandeirantes before plummeting into the parking lot of an electric car dealership, setting ablaze around 20 cars, firefighters said.
Gen Muhoozi said as a parent, he could imagine and feel Magambo’s pain. “We live through and for our children. It is even more painful that he has left at the onset of his most active youthful life at 18, with great expectations for and from him ahead of his life,” he said of the deceased.
Timothy Muganzi Magambo, 18, drowned as he was swimming with friends at a beach in the US city of New York on May 16 this year.