On 13th of July 2024, The Head of the Eastern Africa Standby Force Election Observer Mission, Ambassador Kennedy Mokaya, along with the Vice-Chair of EASF Panel of Elders of Elders, Ambassador Mwenyesha Mrugai, and the Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Bacar Ali Said, held a meeting with the Chairperson of the Rwanda National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa.

During the meeting, Ambassador Mokaya officially informed the Chairperson of the Commission about the arrival of the EASF- EOM mission in Rwanda and the commencement of their duties. In response, the Chairperson warmly welcomed the mission and provided detailed information regarding the preparations for the Rwandan elections.