Women Keeping Kenya Proud

[Sherlock]

The Kenyan contingent serving under African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) launched an initiative where they helped Somali families affected by drought in Dhobley, southern Somalia.
The initiative was a drive from the female soldiers serving in the Kenyan contingent of AMISOM. The troops distributed rice, sugar, beans, biscuits, fruit and other food items to about 150 households. Most of the beneficiaries were widows, orphans, and the elderly.
According to commander of the AMISOM Kenyan contingent, Brig. Gen. Dickson Ruto who oversaw the distribution, the troops would partner with community-based organisations to deliver food and medical services to families in need.

He lauded the Kenyan female troops for the humanitarian initiative at a time Somalia is facing live-threatening drought.

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The commander noted that it is important that the troops focus on the less privileged, particularly widows, orphans, and internally displaced persons who don’t have enough food at this very critical moment.
The Administrator of Dhobley Town, Siyad Mohamed Hassan was grateful for the initiative, and called for more cooperation between AMISOM and local authorities in order to secure and help develop the area.

 

[imhotep]

Good job