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IG Kanja applauds police officers undertaking security mission in South Sudan
07th February, 2026 10:31 PM
Inspector-General of Police (IG) Douglas Kanja has lauded the Kenyan police contingent serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) during a medal-pinning ceremony held at the UNMISS compound in Juba.
Represented by the Kenyan Contingent Commander Mbatian Kantai on Saturday, February 7, 2026, the IG commended the officers for their professionalism, discipline, and unwavering dedication in a challenging operational environment.
He highlighted the contingent’s significant role in supporting the UNMISS mandate, including protecting civilians, facilitating humanitarian assistance, securing key installations, and fostering peace efforts at the community level.
“You have facilitated humanitarian assistance, protected key sites, and fostered dialogue at the grassroots level. Each day, through your actions, you have embodied the core principle of UNMISS: to protect civilians and build durable peace,” read the Inspector-General’s message,” Kanja stated.
The event, attended by senior UNMISS leadership, members of the diplomatic community, and distinguished guests, celebrated the strong partnership between Kenya and the United Nations in promoting peace and stability in South Sudan.
Furthermore, 27 Kenyan police officers were awarded the United Nations Service of Peace Medals in recognition of their outstanding service in the International Police Component of UNMISS.
The medals were presented by the Guest of Honour, the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Police Commissioner, Jeremiah Togba Massaquoi.
Other dignitaries present included the Representative of the Kenyan Ambassador, Benedict Watamba; Major General Aggrey Owino (Chairman, RJMEC); UNPOL senior leadership; and the Defence Attaché at the Kenyan Embassy in South Sudan, Martin Owino.
Among the recipients were Millicent Alambo, SSP, UNMISS UNPOL Gender Adviser; Kioko Munyambu, SSP, Team Leader of the Anti-Cattle Raiding Specialised Police Team; Magongo Amadiva, SSP; Kipsang Kipkazi, SP; and Silas Kiptoo, ASP, whose contributions reflect Kenya’s ongoing commitment to specialized policing, protection, and community-focused interventions within the mission.
