By Bob Aston
“I thank ALIN for the free ICT Training. During the practical
computer test I realized that I was better than those who had attended computer
training in established institutions. Some of the people who attended the
interview were talking of how they attended big computer institutions but after
the practical computer exam all of them were saying that it seemed that I was
trained by the best. “said William.
William Gibore is currently a GSU Constable based in Olmotonyi in
Laikipia County. After completing ICT training his name was among those
seconded by the Kenyan government to the department of Peacekeeping Operations’
Police Division. As of August 31, 2013 Kenya had contributed 57 police
officers, 27 UN Military Experts on mission and 794 troops to the department.
The total number of Kenyan’s at the United Nations Peace Keeping Operations
currently stands at 878.
William was then called for an interview
where the key area which was tested was ICT skills. He emerged among the best
and is now preparing for his second Interview. He currently frequents the
Maarifa Centre to access his E-mail and go through various manuals and notes
sent by UN Peace Keeping Missions.
William is scheduled to attend the second
interview in two weeks time. If he will be successful during the second interview
he will join other UN Peace keepers who according to United Nations
Peacekeeping Mission website are tasked with helping countries torn by
conflict, create the conditions for lasting peace. In addition to maintaining
peace and security, peacekeepers are also charged with assisting in political
processes; reforming judicial systems; training law enforcement and police
forces; disarming and reintegrating former combatants; supporting the return of
internally displaced persons and refugees.
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| William Gibore after attending an interview |
According to United Nations Peacekeeping Mission website Police
officers working in United Nations missions enhance their professionalism
through exposure to standards of excellence in international policing and
specialized training. Many senior members of the international policing
community consider it beneficial that officers have had an international posting.
It is also an opportunity for police officers to help populations in need
following a crisis or war. Police-contributing countries see clear benefits for
their local communities when their police officers return from UN missions.
Many police officers serve in more than one United Nations mission throughout
their careers.
“I hope I will do well in the final interview. This is an
opportunity that I will not just let go. Working in the United Nations Peace
Missions has been my long time dream and finally that I can see it beckoning I
have to grasp that chance.” said William.
United Nations Peacekeeping Mission website states that peace
missions would give a police officer an opportunity to meet people from many
different backgrounds and cultures and to learn from them. Police peacekeepers
participate in different mission trainings and often work closely with police
from the nation where the mission is located, advising, mentoring and assisting
them in their duties. Police peacekeepers expand their thinking about how to
approach police service and often bring useful knowledge back to their service
when they return home.
Laikipia Rural Voices wishes William Gibore all the best as he
prepares for a new challenge ahead.
Source http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/
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