On 12 January 2026- Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), based in Sector Two, Dhobley, provided a joint security escort with the Jubaland Intelligence and Security Agency (JISA) to a high-level United Nations delegation on a humanitarian assessment mission.
The delegation was headed by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, George Conway, and included the World Food Programme Country Director, El-Khidir Daloum, as well as the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency, Mahamoud Moallim Abdulla.
During the visit, the delegation toured the Midnimo Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp on the outskirts of Dhobley district to assess the humanitarian situation on the ground. The assessment comes amid worsening drought conditions after the failure of the recent rainy season, which has severely impacted food security and access to water for displaced families.
The delegation also met with Dhobley district authorities and representatives of the IDP community to discuss urgent humanitarian needs and ongoing response efforts. Among the key concerns raised were shortages of food, clean water, shelter, and essential basic services.
The security support provided by KDF troops underscored AUSSOM’s role in creating a safe and stable environment that enables humanitarian actors to operate effectively. By ensuring the safe movement of the United Nations delegation, the joint escort helped facilitate timely assessments and coordination, reinforcing broader efforts to stabilize Somalia through improved security, humanitarian access, and support to local authorities and communities.
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