NR No: 049/2022 Date: 27 October 2022

STORY: Ugandan troops honoured for their role in pacifying Somalia

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DATELINE: 27/OCTOBER/2022, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

SHOT LIST:

1. Wide shot - Guard of honor mounted by ATMIS sector 1 soldiers.

2. Med shot - ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Operations
and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume arrives to preside over the
medal ceremony.
3. Wide shot - Salute of honor for ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in
charge of Operations and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume.
4. Med shot – Parade of honor.
5. Wide shot - Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume salutes.
6. Close up shot - Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume salutes.
7. Close up shot - Somalia, Uganda and African Union flags.
8. Med shot - ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Operations
and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume inspecting the guard of
honor.
9. Close up shot - Medals.
10. Med shot - ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Operations
and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume inspecting the guard of
honor.

For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col. Abdullahi Ganale, Email: au-amisomhom@africa-union.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 586 005
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 11. Med shot - ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Operations
and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume and Uganda ATMIS
contingent commander, Brig. Gen.Keith Katungi.
12. Med shot - Parade.
13. Med shot - ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Operations
and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume and Uganda ATMIS
contingent commander, Brig. Gen.Keith Katungi.
14. Wide shot - Battle Group XXXIII officers waiting to receive medals.
15. Wide shot - Reading of the situation by a senior sector 1 officer.
16. Close up shot - ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of
Operations and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume.
17. Med shot - Officers waiting to receive medals and certificates.
18. Med shot - ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Operations
and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume and Uganda ATMIS
contingent commander, Brig. Gen.Keith Katungi awarding medals and
certificates.
19. Wide shot - Col. Ezra Mwinyi Byaruhanga shaking hands with Maj.
Gen. William Kitsao Shume after receiving a medal and certificate.
20. Wide shot - Officers receiving medals.
21. Close up shot - Medal.
22. Med shot - Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume awards a certificate to an
officer.
23. SOUNDBITE:(ENGLISH) ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in
charge of Operations and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume

“We feel proud of what you have achieved.”

24. Med shot - The Uganda ATMIS contingent commander, Brig.

Gen.Keith Katungi awarding a certificate to Maj. Bilal Katamba, the
outgoing sector 1 Public Information Officer.
25. Close up shot - Maj. Bilal Katamba, the outgoing sector 1 Public
Information Officer.
26. Med shot - Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume awards a certificate to
another officer.
27. Close shot - Officers listening to Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume.
28. Close up shot - Brig. Gen.Keith Katungi taking notes.
29. Med shot - Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume.
30. Close up shot - Col.David Opeero, Deputy sector 1 Contingent
commander listening.
31. Close up shot - Another officer listening.
32. SOUNDBITE:(ENGLISH) ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in
charge of Operations and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume

For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col. Abdullahi Ganale, Email: au-amisomhom@africa-union.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 586 005
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 “As you return home, feel proud that the Somali people are happy and
grateful for what you have accomplished. Also, the Somali National
Army, which you have continued to mentor, appreciates the work you
do.”
33. Wide shot - Col.David Opeero, Deputy sector 1 Contingent
commander, Col. Ezra Mwinyi Byaruhanga, Col. Ezra Mwinyi
Byaruhanga, UGABAG XXIII Outgoing Commander and Incoming
UGABAG XXXVI commander Col. James Musiitwa.
34. Close up shot - Incoming UGABAG XXXVI commander Col. James
Musiitwa..
35. Wide shot - Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume taking notes.
36. Close up shot - A senior officer listening.
37. Med shot - ATMIS Force spokesperson, Lt .Col. Abdullahi Ganale.
38. SOUNDBITE:(ENGLISH) The Uganda ATMIS contingent
commander, Brig. Gen.Keith Katungi
“We had to look inward and make sure that the political period and
transition was smooth. On that point, I thank this battle group because
it was not only securing, it had a double mission to secure the
basecamp and the FOBs.”
39. Wide shot - The medalists saluting.
40. Wide shot - Group photo.
41. Wide shot - The medalists marching after the ceremony.

Ugandan troops honoured for their role in pacifying Somalia

Mogadishu, 27 October 2021 – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia

(ATMIS) has celebrated outgoing Uganda People's Defence Forces officers in
recognition of their contribution to peace and stability efforts.

A medal and certificate awards ceremony was held in Mogadishu, Thursday for a
group of officers from the Uganda Battle Group XXXIII (UGABAG XXXIII) who have
completed a one-year tour of duty in Somalia under ATMIS.

The ceremony was presided over by the ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge
of Operations and Plans, Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume, who thanked the
outgoing troops for their contributions to fulfilling the ATMIS mandate.

For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col. Abdullahi Ganale, Email: au-amisomhom@africa-union.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 586 005
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“We are proud of your contributions and achievements,” said Maj. Gen. Shume. “As
you return home, feel proud that the Somali people are happy and grateful for what
you have accomplished. Also, the Somali National Army, which you have continued
to mentor, appreciates the work you do.”

During their tour of duty, the battle group personnel were stationed at Forward
Operating Bases (FOBs) in Arbiska, Albao, Lafore, and Lantabur, located in the
Lower Shabelle region. Additionally, the troops secured key government installations
in Mogadishu, including the presidential palace, Mogadishu seaport, the federal
parliament, and the ATMIS base camp.

The Uganda ATMIS contingent commander, Brig. Gen.Keith Katungi, praised the
outgoing battle group for conducting offensive operations against Al-Shabaab
terrorists, and securing the federal parliamentary and presidential elections.

“It was important for us to look inward and ensure that the political transition and
election period was smooth,” said Brig. Gen. Katungi.

In addition, the troops of the outgoing UGABAG XXXIII maintained cordial relations
with local Somali communities and secured routes that enabled the safe movement
of people and goods along the main supply routes.

UGABAG XXIII, under the command of Col. Ezra Mwinyi Byaruhanga, deployed to
Somalia in October 2021. A new battle group, UGABAG XXXVI, commanded by Col.
James Musiitwa will replace the outgoing battle group.

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For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col. Abdullahi Ganale, Email: au-amisomhom@africa-union.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 586 005
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