Dhobley (Dawan Africa) – Eighteen officers from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have begun a two-week drone operations training program for peacekeepers in Dhobley, Lower Juba.
According to AUSSOM’s official X account, the course — conducted with support from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) — is designed to enhance surveillance and intelligence capabilities, also known as ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance).
The Mission highlighted that the training aims to improve convoy and patrol support, boost tactical decision-making, and increase overall operational effectiveness.
Colonel Morris Wasomi, Commander of the Dhobley Main Operating Base, emphasized the growing importance of drone technology for modern security operations. “Drones are increasingly essential for monitoring and supporting frontline activities,” he said.
This program reflects AUSSOM’s ongoing efforts to equip its personnel with advanced tools and skills to strengthen peacekeeping and security operations in Somalia’s volatile regions.
