President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to General Moses Ali, a veteran Ugandan politician and military leader who passed away at 87.Ali, who served as an MP for Adjumani West and held high-ranking positions including Second Deputy Prime Minister, was celebrated for his decades of service to Uganda.Museveni highlighted Ali's contributions as both a soldier and statesman, noting his role in modern farming in the West Nile region.The president described him as a courageous leader whose legacy will inspire future generations.Tributes also came from other political figures, including NRM chairman Mike Mukula, who praised Ali's impact on Uganda's history.

Ali's career spanned military service and politics, starting during Idi Amin's regime in the 1970s before merging with Museveni's administration in 1986.Despite being excluded from the cabinet earlier this year, Ali retained his parliamentary seat.His death has sparked reflections on his enduring influence on Ugandan politics.