NAIROBI, Kenya -- KDF personnel operating from Hoosingo area under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) conducted a Key Leader Engagement (KLE) and Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity in Hoosingo town, aimed at strengthening relations with the local population and enhancing situational awareness.

As part of the outreach, the team conducted a medical camp at Hoosingo Town Dispensary, providing basic medical services to residents. The initiative offered essential healthcare support to the community, with beneficiaries expressing appreciation for the continued assistance and acknowledging the cordial relationship between AUSSOM personnel and the local population.

The team also engaged local leaders and administrators to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen cooperation between the mission and the local administration. The engagement reinforced the importance of sustained dialogue and collaboration in supporting community welfare and promoting stability in the area.

The activities reaffirmed the role of community engagement and medical outreach in fostering trust, supporting local welfare and strengthening cooperation between security forces and the communities they serve.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Defence - Kenya.