STORY: Kenya police officers feted for their outstanding

service in Somalia
DURATION: 3:41
SOURCE: AMISOM PUBLIC INFORMATION
RESTRICTIONS: This media asset is free for editorial
broadcast, print, online and radio use. It is not to be sold
on and is restricted for other purposes. All enquiries to
thenewsroom@auunist.org
CREDIT REQUIRED: AMISOM PUBLIC INFORMATION
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH/NATURAL SOUND
DATELINE: 29/December/2017, Mogadishu, Somalia

SHOT LIST:

1. Wide shot, Kenya Police officers and colleagues serving under AMISOM
seated in the room during the medal and certification ceremony
2. Med shot, Master of Ceremony addressing the AMISOM Police officers
3. Close up shot, Janet Sakho, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), salutes
as the Kenyan National Anthem plays
4. Med shot, Kenyan (Individual Police Officers (IPOs), who are rotating out
saluting as the Kenyan National Anthem plays
5. Med shot, Edward Mwamburi, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP)
saluting as the Kenyan National Anthem plays
6. Med shot, AMISOM Police officers who attended the function saluting as the
Kenyan National Anthem plays
7. Wide shot, Kenyan Individual Police Officers (IPOs) who are rotating out
saluting as the Kenyan National Anthem plays
8. Wide shot, Senior AMISOM Police officers saluting as the Kenyan National
Anthem comes to an end
9. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) DANIEL GWAMBAL, ACTING AMISOM POLICE
COMMISSIONER
“During the course of their tour of duty, none of them has been found
wanting in the discharge of their duties or otherwise. They have served their
part and are worthy ambassadors, and I believe that the medals presented to
them today is to show the appreciation of the AMISOM Police Component.”

10. Med shot, Master of Ceremony addressing officers during the function
11. Med shot, Edward Mwamburi, AIGP and another senior Kenya Police Service
officer listening
12. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) EDWARD MWAMBURI, ASSISTANT INSPECTOR
GENERAL OF POLICE
“Despite working in very challenging environment in Somalia, you have
defied all odds and performed exceptionally well, setting a high standard to
other officers. Let me reiterate that you all have served with distinction and
honour for which you should be extremely proud of. I am really delighted
 that this ceremony provides all of us an opportunity to recognize your
contribution to AMISOM. Indeed you have done Kenya proud by making
immense contribution to the stabilization process of Somalia.”

13. Wide shot, Kenyan IPOs listening during the medal and certification
ceremony
14. Med shot, Janet Sakho Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) going to
receive her medal and certificate
15. Med shot, Janet Sakho Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) being feted
and shaking hands after receiving the certificate
16. Med shot, Kenyan Police officer receiving her medal
17. Med shot, Kenyan Police officer receiving her certificate
18. Med shot, another Kenyan Police officer going to receive a medal
19. Med shot, Kenyan Police officer receiving his certificate
20. Med shot, Another Kenyan Police officer going to receive his medal
21. Med shot, the Police officer getting the medal pinned
22. Close up shot, medal pinned on the Police officer
23. Med shot, Police officer receiving his certificate
24. Close up shot, certificate of the Police Officer
25. Wide shot, another police officer matching to go and receive her medal
26. Close up shot, certificate received by the Police officer
27. Med shot, other police officers serving under AMISOM watching
28. Med shot, another police officer receiving his certificate
29. Med shot, other police officers serving under AMISOM watching
30. Med shot, Kenyan Police officer displaying her certificate
31. Med shot, Janet Sakho Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) displaying
her certificate
32. Med shot, group photo of the Kenyan Individual Police officers who are
rotating out together with top AMISOM Police officials

Kenya Police officers feted for their outstanding service in Somalia

Mogadishu, 29 December 2017 - Kenyan Police officers serving under the African
Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) were today feted for their distinguished
service to the Mission.

The six officers, who completed their tour of duty in Somalia, were awarded medals
and certificates, on Friday, at a function held in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

The ceremony was presided over by the Acting AMISOM Police Commissioner,
Daniel Ali Gwambal, and other senior AMISOM officials. Also in attendance were
Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), Edward Mwamburi, and a
Commissioner of Police (CP), Bernard Nyakwaka, both from the Kenya Police
Service (KPS).
Mr. Gwambal, hailed the officers for a job well done, noting that both Kenya and
AMISOM were proud of their enormous contribution to the stabilization process of
Somalia.

“During the course of their tour of duty, none of them has been found either wanting
in the discharge of their duties or otherwise,” he said.

Mr. Gwambal added; “They have served their part and are worthy ambassadors, and I
believe that the medals presented to them today is to show the appreciation of the
AMISOM Police Component.”

Speaking at the same function, Mr. Mwamburi noted that Kenya has distinguished
itself as one of the leading providers of peacekeepers to a number of missions, with
the one in Somalia being critical to peace and stability in the continent.

“Despite working in very challenging environment in Somalia, you have defied all
odds and performed exceptionally well, setting a high standard to other officers,” he
added.

Mr. Mwamburi said Kenya was satisfied with the contribution of the six officers,
adding that the country will continue supporting peacekeeping efforts in Africa and
the rest of the world.

The six Kenyans served as Individual Police Officers (IPOs) during their stay in
Somalia and conducted numerous training and mentorship sessions for Somali Police
Officers in various parts of the country.

The AMISOM Police Component comprises Formed Police Units (FPUs) and
Individual Police Officers (IPOs), with the former providing operational support for
the Somali Police Force, while the latter trains and mentors the officers. Ends…