Latest news reaching our desk has it Captain Mamawi Sam Stephen is set to contest for MP Adjumani West Constituency parliamentary By-election to replace the fallen four star General Moses Ali.
In an exclusive report, the CDF Gen Muhoozi who is the the chairperson promotion and commission Board is set to give a go ahead to retire Captain Mamawi Sam Stephen to enable him participate in the forthcoming Adjumani West Parliamentary By-election.
Gen. Moses Ali died late last week at Nakasero Hospital and was laid to rest yesterday in a state burial.
Captain Mamawi Sam Stephen (L) wants to replace his fallen idol Gen. Moses Ali as Adjumani West MP
Mr. Mamawi had previously expressed his interest in contesting for the seat but the general was still holding onto it.
Namisindwa District Woman MP Hon. Khalayi Peace and Mbarara City Woman MP Hon. Kibaaju Charity Kamuhanda yesterday joined other leaders in paying tribute to deceased veteran politician Gen. Moses Ali, the MP for Adjumani West in Adjumani District in West Nile.
Hon. Khalayi Peace (C) and Hon. Kibaaju Charity Kamuhanda (R) during a special session to honour Gen Moses Ali at Parliament yesterday
“Today i joined other leaders to pay tribute to our father and giant, the late General Moses Ali at Parliament of Uganda.The the cock of Westnile who championed peace, stability and unity. We do not take this legacy for granted. May His soul Rest in Power,” Hon. Khalayi Peace said.
Mbarara City Woman MP Hon. Kibaaju Charity Kamuhanda described Gen. Moses Ali as a champion of peace and security who championed stability for the people of Uganda by giving up rebel activities. She said his legacy will never forgotten.
Gen. Moses Ali will be laid to rest tofsy at his ancestral home in Adjumani.
Parliament: Vice President Jessica Alupo has expressed profound sorrow and shock over the death of former Second Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Moses Ali describing him as a dedicated nationalist whose service benefited all Ugandans.
Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, died at the age of 87. He passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2026, while receiving treatment at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, following a period of declining health.
Subsequently, Gen. Moses Ali was accorded an official burial by President Yoweri Museveni in honour of his unwavering service to the county.
During a parliamentary tribute session held for the late General, VP Alupo described him as a dedicated nationalist and freedom fighter.
“In his service as a politician, Gen. Moses Ali mentored many, including myself. He was a freedom fighter and such a humorous person, and you would not miss his message when he communicated,” she said.
Alupo who is also the woman MP for Katakwi district extended heartfelt condolences to President, Speaker of Parliament, Muslim community, the people of Adjuman and Uganda, at large upon the loss a galant son. She told Parliament chaired by Rt. Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth that Gen. Ali’s service to the country covered all spheres of life, including culture, politics, religion,education, and sports. She added that the late Gen. was also a farmer who demonstrated to Ugandans, especially the youths, that jobs are in Commercial Agriculture, industry, services, and ICT, and urged Ugandans to take maximum interest in the above sectors. Alupo emphasized that Moses Ali was such a disciplined military officer who knew what serving in the army meant. “He was time keeper and surely we shall surely miss him in Cabinet,” the vice president said.
Late Gen. Moses Ali
The General also promoted the education of Muslim young girls across the country. “He was the voice of the young Muslim girls. He encouraged them to go to school and also complete the school cycle,” Alupo said. general. Moses will be laid to rest tomorrow at his ancestral home in Adjuman district.
The Adjumani Water Supply and Sanitation Project is taking shape now at 50% completion.
Led by National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), this transformative initiative is bringing clean water and improved sanitation to Adjumani Town Council, refugee camps, and surrounding areas.
With a water intake from River Nile, modern treatment facilities, and over 70km of pipelines and mains, the project is set to benefit thousands of residents and refugees.
Sanitation upgrades, including public toilets and sludge treatment, are also part of the plan for a healthier Adjumani.
The target completion for the project is before October 2025.
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament Rt Hon. Gen. Moses Ali yesterday launched the distribution of mosquito nets in Adjumani district.
The Wave 4 for the distribution of Mosquito Nets kicked off yesterday in 30 districts across the country.
The exercise which kick off on 6th December with training and orientation will until 19th December 2020.
The mosquito nets are aimed at the preventing the country’s population from malaria, one of the leading killer diseases in the country. You can get more details about the exercise by following the hash tag #SleepUnderTheNetUg
The mosquito nets are aimed at the preventing the country’s population from malaria, one of the leading killer diseases in the country. You can get more details about the exercise by following the hash tag #SleepUnderTheNetUg
