Proscovia Nalweyiso is a senior Ugandan military officer in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). At the rank of
lieutenant general, she is the highest ranking female officer, in the Ugandan military.
Claim
A person posted a picture of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni standing behind a woman identified as Rtd. Lt. Gen. Proscovia Nalweyiso and claimed that she is the only female general in the world. The post read:
"Those who were abusing Rtd. Lt. Gen. Nalweyiso P should know she is the only female general officer in the whole world. Viva UPDF!"
Verdict: False
JamiiCheck investigated the claim and
found it to be false. There are many women around the world who hold general ranks, including in Uganda.
Among the female officers with general ranks are:
Therefore, it is not true to say that Rtd. Lt. Gen. Nalweyiso is the only female general officer in the world. Many women have achieved various general ranks within the military, not only in Uganda but also across East Africa, Africa, and the world at large.