Diana Mbabazi

Not notable enough October 9 2026 16:40 20261009164050 Diana Mbabazi is a retired Rwandan military officer and former member of the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA). Born to Rwandan refugee parents in Uganda, she experienced conflict at a young age and later joined the RPA to help her family and fellow Rwandans return to their homeland. She served in the female-dominated Yankee Battalion, working in records and documentation. After approximately 20 years in the military, she continued her education, earned a master's degree in finance and administration, and pursued a civilian career in administration and logistics. Her story offers lessons about courage, education, perseverance, gender equality and the importance of continuing to pursue one's dreams even after difficult experiences Quotes There is nothing that a man can do that a woman cannot, whether it requires physical or mental energy. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion The New Times (October 14, 2026) It requires positioning yourself and self-awareness. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion. The New Times (October 14, 2026) I love studying and working, and I will keep doing that. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion. The New Times (October 14, 2026) If I were still young, I would fly planes and fix them. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion. The New Times (October 14, 2026) They should not allow anyone to discourage them because of their gender. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion. The New Times (October 14, 2026) My dream is never giving up on what we fought for as Rwandans. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion. The New Times (October 14, 2026) There is still a long way to go. I wouldn’t say I have fully achieved what I want because so many times we are limited in resources. But thinking that I managed to get myself through my Master’s degree programme, is a big achievement to me, and it doesn’t mean I can’t get a PhD or other master’s degrees. I love studying and working, and I will keep doing that,” Mbabazi said. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion. The New Times (October 14, 2026) I wouldn’t say I have fully achieved what I want because so many times we are limited in resources. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion. The New Times (October 14, 2026) I want to encourage young women and girls. If we liberated the country when some of us hadn’t even gone to school, they should dream big. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion. The New Times (October 14, 2026) We all worked towards liberating the country, and we achieved it. A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion. The New Times (October 9, 2026) Category:Military people Category:Women from Rwanda