AMB. EPIPHANY KABUSHEMEYE RECEIVES A COLORFUL SENDOFF FOLLOWING END OF TOUR OF DUTY IN SOMALIA
Maj. Gen. Fidza Dludlu Officer in Charge of the
Mission, who is also the Acting Head of the Mission, was the chief guest and he
had some kind parting words for the departing officer.
"She helped a lot of people and was easy to talk to.
She has been a good role model in AMISOM and she has done the mission proud. I
wish you well, good luck and thanks for your service to AMISOM madam Ambassador”
said Maj Gen Fidza.
AMISOM Acting Force Commander, Maj. Gen.
Mohammedesha Zeyinu, on his part praised the outgoing civilian Chief of Staff
for her great contribution to the mission.
"During our time in the Mission, we had many
encounters and my observation was that she was really devoted to her work. She
was easy to communicate with and played a major role in problem solving. We
worked together on all issues concerning force headquarters in close
collaboration and mutual understanding. I want to commend you for your
dedication, efforts as well as the desire to see Somalia achieve peace and
stability. I wish you all the best” said Maj. Gen. Mohammedesha
AMISOM Deputy Police Commissioner, Christine Alalo,
had some emotional parting words for the outgoing Amb Kabushemeye.
"We appreciate your service to us as the police
component. You were the first person to welcome me in your house and I really
had a sister in you. We shared a lot, and I would say I will miss you; although
we have not had much time to be together. We know you have something important
to do; your country also needs your contribution. On behalf of the AMISOM
police Component, I would like to say thank you for supporting the Police, for
standing with us, guiding us and we wish you all the best in your future
endeavors,” said the deputy Police commissioner
In her remarks the Ambassador said "Thank you all
for organizing and attending this farewell party. It was a pleasant surprise
and you pulled it off at such a short notice. I appreciate the support I
received during my time with AMISOM. I would like to thank the AMISOM
leadership for their support and I hope they will continue to do their best in
improving and building peace in Somalia. AMISOM mission is close to my heart”.
Present at the ceremony were Acting AMISOM Chief of
Staff, Col. Dahir Aden Abrar, Brigadier General Sam Okiding Sector 1 Contingent
Commander, Protocol Officers from AMISOM Mission headquarters and
representatives from UNSOS among other guests.
Ambassador Epiphany has completed a 3 years stint
that began in September 2012 where she contributed tremendously towards the
attainment of the AMISOM mandate.
AMB. EPIPHANY KABUSHEMEYE RECEIVES A COLORFUL SENDOFF FOLLOWING END OF TOUR OF DUTY IN SOMALIA
A colorful send off ceremony for outgoing AMISOM Civilian Chief of Staff Ambassador Epiphany Kabushemeye was held on Tuesday, 29 December 2015, in Mogadishu.