Elevation of women in KDF uplifting news for girls and entire country

Chief of the Defence Forces, General Robert Kibochi when he visited KDF soldiers in Somalia on June 6, 2020. He met soldiers stationed in Afmadhow, Billis Qooqani, Tabda and Hoosingo. [Courtesy, Standard]

The appointment of a female officer as the Foreign Liaison Officer of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa comes at a very important time.

News reports over the past few months have indicated that gender-based violence is increasing due to people staying at home longer than usual. Unfortunately, some men are venting their frustration over the Covid-19-induced situation on the women and girls in their lives.