Wilson Mbadi | |
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Born |
Kasese District, Uganda |
10 June 1962
Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
Nationality | Ugandan |
Citizenship | Uganda |
Alma mater |
Air War College (Masters in Strategic Studies) University of Nairobi (Diploma in Strategic Studies) |
Occupation | Military Officer |
Years active | 1986 - present |
Known for | Military Matters |
Home town | Kasese |
Major General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi is a senior military officer in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). He currently serves as the Deputy Commander of the Defence Forces in the UPDF. He was appointed to that position in January 2017, replacing Lieutenant General Charles Angina, who became Deputy Commander of Operation Wealth Creation.
He was born on 10 June 1962 in Kasese District.
Wilson Mbadi joined the Uganda military in 1986. In 1991, he was commissioned, following the completion of a one-year Officer Cadet course at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, in the United Kingdom. While at Sandhurt, he graduated at the top of his class. In 1992, he attended the Platoon Commander's Course at the Uganda School of Infantry, at that time located in Jinja. In 1994, he attended the Uganda Junior Staff College, also at Jinja.
In 1998, Mbadi attended the Mobile International Defence Management Course, in Lusaka, Zambia. Also in 1998, he attended the Company Command Course in Tanzania. In 2001, he attended the Combat Group Command Course at Armored Corps Center and School, in Ahmadnagar, India, doing very well. In 2004, he attended the Senior Command and Staff Course at National Defence College, Kenya (NDCK). Also in 2004, Wilson Mbadi completed the Peace Support Operations Course (PSTC-DSC), at NDCK in Karen, Kenya.