EASF Conducts Friends of EASF Meeting in Nairobi
NAIROBI, 8 May 2025 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted a Friends of EASF (FoE) Meeting on Thursday at its Secretariat in Nairobi, bringing together Defence Attachés and Advisors from various diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya, including representatives from EASF Member States.
EASF Director, Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, welcomed participants and acknowledged the vital role of partners in supporting EASF’s mission. “It is both an honour and a privilege to address you our valued friends and partners whose unwavering support continues to empower and guide our mission,” he said. Brig. Njema thanked the Kingdom of Denmark for its support in facilitating the event.
EASF Conducts Civilian Recruitment Exercise in Djibouti to Strengthen Peacekeeping Capacity
Djibouti, 25 April 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) successfully conducted its Civilian Recruitment, Rostering, and Verification Exercise in Djibouti from 22 to 25 April 2025. Held at the Best Western Premier Hotel, the exercise aimed to enhance the region’s readiness for peacekeeping missions by strengthening its civilian component.
Strengthening Civilian Roles in Peace Operations: EASF Concludes Key Workshop in Mombasa
MOMBASA, KENYA – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) concluded a successful Civilian National Focal Point Workshop held from 10th to 14th March 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya. The workshop brought together Focal Points from EASF Member States to enhance coordination and readiness for civilian roles in peace operations.
EASF Conducts Roster Recruitment and Verification in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted a Roster Recruitment and Verification exercise in Uganda from March 24-28, 2025, at the Golf Course Hotel and Hotel African in Kampala. The event aimed to enhance the EASF and Africa Standby Capacity (ASC) civilian database, recruiting skilled experts for upcoming peace support operations.