Moses Ali: Uganda’s veteran general of the bush and politics dies
General Moses Ali, a veteran Ugandan politician and military figure, has passed away at the age of 87. His career was marked by long-standing service in government and the military, though his later years were defined by controversy regarding his health and fitness for office.
Why it matters
His death marks the end of a significant era in Ugandan politics, highlighting ongoing debates about leadership longevity and age in African governance.
In the words of author John Ruganda, “A maimed tigress dies clawing on the soil”. That is the long story of Uganda’s inimitable late Moses Ali, an elder who defied even his own health and died on his feet like a lion.
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