By Our Staff Reporter

KAMPALA, Uganda — Sunday, 19 July 2026
The Government of Uganda has announced that the late Gen. Moses Ali will be accorded a State Funeral following a directive by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation.

The announcement was made on Saturday by the Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Huda Oleru, after meeting the late general’s family at Nakasero Hospital, where Gen. Ali passed away after several days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) while receiving treatment for recurring heart complications.

Hon. Oleru said the comprehensive State Funeral programme would be released after consultations between the Government and the family. The official schedule is expected to be announced by the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babalanda, following a coordination meeting on Sunday.

“After consultations with the family, the official programme will be released,” Hon. Oleru said.

Islamic Funeral Prayers

According to the family’s provisional programme, funeral activities will begin on Sunday, 19 July 2026, with Islamic funeral prayers at different mosques in Kampala.

10:00 a.m. – Salat al-Janazah at Naguru Mosque, where Gen. Moses Ali was a regular worshipper.
2:00 p.m. – Funeral prayers at Kibuli Mosque.
4:00 p.m. – Final Kampala prayer service at the Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, to be led by the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje.

After the prayers, the body will be returned to the late general’s residence in Naguru for an overnight vigil with family, friends and mourners.

On Monday, 20 July 2026, Gen. Moses Ali’s body will lie in state at the Parliament of Uganda, where national leaders, dignitaries and members of the public will pay their final respects.

Later in the day, the body will be transferred to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for a national public tribute before being flown to the West Nile Sub-region.

Gen. Moses Ali will be laid to rest on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, at his ancestral home in Adjumani District.

His passing marks the end of an illustrious public career spanning several decades in military service, national leadership and public administration. He served Uganda in various senior capacities and remained one of the country’s longest-serving public servants and most respected statesmen.