Gen Moses Ali laid to rest in Adjumani — as it happened
Long-serving Ugandan politician Gen. (rtd) Moses Ali was laid to rest at Takwa Muslim Cemetery in Adjumani district on Wednesday.
The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) military officers carry the body of the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, the former Adjumani West MP and Second Deputy Prime Minister, at Paridi Stadium for the state burial ceremony. (Credit: Adam Gule)
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🖊️ Live coverage presented and edited by Derrick Otim
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6:30 PM
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That concludes our live coverage of the official burial of Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali from Adjumani. Thank you for staying with us as we brought you updates, moments and tributes from his final send-off.
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6:27 PM
🕯️🕊️ ️ Final rites Former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Katumba Wamala (left) with other UPDF officers at the burial site. Justine Kasule Lumumba, Minister of ICT and National Guidance giving her remarks. Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara making his remarks. Gen. Charles Otema Awany making his remarks. Phiona Nyamutoro, Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, making her remarks.
The body of the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali is lowered into the grave as mourners witness the final burial rites at Takwa Muslim Cemetery.
(Photos by Adam Gule)
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6:24 PM
🕯️🕊️ Final resting place
The body of the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali arrives at Takwa Muslim Cemetery for burial.
(Photos by Adam Gule)
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4:43 PM
🎤 Tributes and remarks
Ministers and other officials deliver remarks in honour of the late Gen. Moses Ali.
(Photos by Adam Gule)
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3:00 PM
Hundreds of mourners are gathered in Adjumani District to witness the final send-off of Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali.
Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje (2nd left), the Grand Mufti of Uganda and heads the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC). (Credit: VPPC)
(Credit: VPPU)
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1:21 PM
🕯️ 🕊️ Final respects continue
The green tent where the body of Gen. Moses Ali lies as the official funeral proceedings continue at Paridi Stadium.
(Photos by Adam Gule)
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12:27 PM
Vice President Jessica Alupo arrives
The Chief mourner, Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, is representing President Yoweri Museveni at the official burial ceremony, which has brought together mourners from all walks of life.
Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo is representing President Yoweri Museveni. (Credit: VPPU)
(Photos by Doreen Tasia)
VP Jessica Alupo received by Gen. Katumba Wamala. (Credit: VPPU)
(Credit: VPPU)
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More Government officials arrive
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa.
Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara greets mourners as he arrives at Paridi Stadium for Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali’s state funeral.
(Photos by Adam Gule)
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Body of Gen. Moses Ali now at Paridi Stadium for the official burial ceremony.
Joint council sitting at Paridi Stadium kicks off as the body of the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali is received. Adjumani District Speaker Rokani Moses Simba is chairing the session.
(Photos by Doreen Tasia)
__________________ (Credit: Adam Gule) One of Gen. Moses Ali’s sons arrives with his mother for the official funeral. (Credit: Adam Gule)
Gen. Moses Ali's final journey begins
UPDF funeral van carries his body to Paridi Stadium for the official burial ceremony.
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Military officers setting up preparations at the burial site
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Janaza prayers underway for the late Gen. Moses Ali.
(Photos by Adam Gule)
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Body of Gen. Moses Ali arrives at Takwa for the first Janaza prayers
(Photos by Adam Gule)
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Arrivals
Key stakeholders and government officials have begun arriving at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani District ahead of a special regional council sitting in honour of the late Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, the former Adjumani West MP and Second Deputy Prime Minister who served Uganda for more than five decades.
His Royal Highness Alia Angelo of the Lugbara Kari Kingdom (front) and Opi Abakole Tair of Obongi Chiefdom (behind).
Arrival of Vukoni Jimmy Okudi, the Moyo District LC5 Chairperson, at the official burial ceremony. (Photo by Doreen Tasia)
State Minister for Veteran Affairs Huda Oleru (Centre), alongside State Minister for Northern Affairs Beatrice Akori (in black) and Adjumani East MP Mamawi James. (Credit: Doreen Tasia)
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Cabinet standing in solidarity
Several senior government officials, including Ministers Milly Babalanda, Balaam Barugahara, Minsa Kabanda and Third Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Nakadama, arrived in Adjumani the previous night ahead of the burial.
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Adjumani Town
Talking of the atmosphere in Adjumani Town, it's a calm, chilly morning as mourners have started gathering for the official burial. While many businesses remained closed, crowds headed either to his ancestral home in Abirichaku Cell for a final Janaza prayer and viewing or to Paridi Stadium, where the official burial ceremony is being held.
Muslims gather to offer prayers beside the body of the late Gen. Moses Ali.
A family member gives an overview.
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Yesterday (Tuesday, July 21) at Parliament
Gen. Moses Ali honoured at Parliament
The body of Gen. Moses Ali lay in state at Parliament on Tuesday (July 21), where President Yoweri Museveni joined other dignitaries in paying their respects ahead of his official burial in Adjumani.
(Credit: Miriam Namutebi)
(Credit: Miriam Namutebi)
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🕯️ 🕊️ Final Farewell for Gen. Moses Ali
Good morning!
Welcome to our live coverage of the official burial of former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani West MP Gen. Moses Ali, who passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Throughout the day, we will bring you live updates from Adjumani as mourners, government officials, religious leaders and other dignitaries gather to pay their final respects. Our coverage will follow the day's proceedings, including tributes, the official burial ceremony at Paridi Stadium, and the final interment at Takwa Muslim Cemetery.
Stay with us for the latest developments, photos and key moments from Gen. Moses Ali's final farewell.