The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Kenyan Contingent recently donated an assortment of scholastic materials to students of Ganane Primary and Secondary School in Kismayo.

The team from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) led by the Sector Kismayo Commander Lt. Colonel John Kipya, donated items that included books, pencils, pens, and chalks to the school.

The AMISOM officials were welcomed to the school by the teachers and students, who expressed gratitude to AMISOM and the Kenyan contingent for the generous gesture.

Lt Colonel Kipya said, "Let me take this opportunity first of all on behalf of AMISOM and in particular Kenya Defence Forces to thank the people of Somalia for choosing to work with AMISOM. I want to thank the administration, the leadership of Jubbaland for supporting Kafaalo School. From our assessment here today, there are  other areas we shall continue to work together. We also want to thank the children for choosing education as a key in their life.”

Ms. Qamar Dek Kalif, the Minister of Women Affairs and Humanitarian in the Interim Jubbaland Administration (IJA) said, "We as Jubbaland Administration and AMISOM are working to support the people, especially women. Our efforts towards developing women will continue. We knock at doors and encourage women and girls to go to school. We are engaged in motivating the children especially women and girls because they hold the key to the future of Somalia.”

Ms. Fahima Mohamed Kahiye, a student at the school said, "I know that education is really important, and without education one cannot go anywhere or do anything. We thank AMISOM and Jubbaland administration for encouraging us to be who we are and get educated. We are our country’s future and we believe we will have a better future in Somalia.”