By Michelle Ndaga
Concerns over the health and fitness of Uganda’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Moses Ali, have intensified following the release of a video showing the 86-year-old appearing frail and unresponsive during the launch of the NRM manifesto in Adjumani.
The video, which circulated widely on social media, has reignited debate over the veteran politician’s ability to represent Adjumani West in the upcoming January 2026 parliamentary elections.
Though Ali secured the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) nomination in July 2025, his visible mobility and speech challenges have sparked public concern.
Author and activist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija has filed a petition in the High Court, seeking Gen. Ali’s disqualification on grounds of lacking the constitutional requirement of mental and physical fitness for public office.
The petition cites the viral footage as evidence, although no official medical diagnosis has been made public.
In response, Gen. Ali has maintained that he remains capable of fulfilling his duties, pledging to complete key infrastructure projects in his constituency if re-elected.
“My work is not yet done,” he reportedly told local media.
As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the court’s response to the petition and public perception of Gen. Ali’s health are likely to influence the political dynamics in Adjumani and beyond.
