Mary Hiki

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Retired Brigadier General Mary Hiki holds the distinction of being the first woman to head into battle during the Kagera War, where she later served as a communications officer in Uganda. In her remarks at the 2026 Heroes' Day celebrations, she emphasized the vital role of citizen morale and advocated for modern military training and youth involvement in national defense.