Kenyan officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Wednesday donated food packages to vulnerable families in Dhobley and Kismayo ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitri celebrations to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
In Dhobley, where more than 200 families benefited, Deputy Commander for AMISOM's Sector II Colonel Jackson Lesaiyo said the support to vulnerable families was important especially for Internally Displaced Persons and for families whose crops were destroyed by heavy rains and flash floods.
In Kismayo, where over 400 families benefited from the donation in Lakoley and Banjoun towns, the Commander of AMISOM Sector II Brigadier Juma Shee Mwinyikai said the donation was an indication of the peaceful coexistence between the soldiers and local communities.
Dhobley Administrator Siyad Mohamed Hassan praised AMISOM for the support, which he said came at the right time as many vulnerable families are struggling for food due to COVID-19 lockdown and floods that affected their crops.
As part of its support to the people of Somalia, AMISOM troops in Jubaland have conducted free medical camps for communities in Dhobley and Kismayo, have donated medical supplies to Dhobley General Hospital among other activities.
