Brigadier Seif Salim Rashid appointed new ATMIS commander
According to KDF doctrines, division commanders serve for 12 months which strictly applies in missions.
Brigadier Seif Salim Rashid has officially assumed his role as the new contingent commander of Kenyan troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
Seif is succeeding Brigadier William Kamoiro who completed his tour of duty in the Horn of Africa Nation.
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According to KDF doctrines, division commanders serve for 12 months which strictly applies in missions.
During the handover ceremony held at the ATMIS Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Headquarters in Dhobley, Seif reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the legacy of his predecessor.
He urged troops to remain vigilant in light of evolving security challenges and echoed the call by the Kenya Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogola, for unity and determination in restoring regional peace and stability.
“We reaffirm our commitment to the mission objectives outlined by the African Union and the international community, and primarily the people of Somalia, whom we are entrusted to protect,” he said.
On the other hand, Brigadier Kamoiro commended the troops for their dedicated efforts in countering the Somalia-based Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group, Al-Shabaab, and other illegal armed entities within the area of responsibility.
“During my tenure as the commander of sector two, we have operated within the ATMIS mandate in line with the Somali Transition Plan (STP),” he said.
He said the successful pacification of the Jubaland area and the protection of the civilian population were the major achievements during his leadership.
“We have pacified the Jubaland area under our control and protected the civilian populations. This is through the conduct of operations to disrupt and degrade Al-Shabaab capabilities with our partners in the theatre,” Kamoiro said.
He also praised ATMIS KDF troops for their support in the Somali-led transition process, including capacity building and the integration of Somali Security Forces (SSF).
“We have supported the capacity building and integration of SSF by conducting training, mentorship through planning and joint operations, as well as providing operational support and strategic advice to SSF,” he said.
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