EASF Director Receives Friends of EASF Chairperson in Nairobi

3 September 2026, Nairobi, Kenya - The Chairperson of Friends of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Colonel Lasse Sand, paid a courtesy call on the EASF Director, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, at the EASF Secretariat in Nairobi on Thursday.

The meeting provided an opportunity for constructive discussions on EASF’s mandate, ongoing activities and areas of mutual interest in support of peace and security in Eastern Africa.

Brig. Gen. Rwivanga briefed the delegation on the structure and functioning of EASF, highlighting its multidimensional composition of military, police and civilian components drawn from its nine member states. He also underscored the importance of partnerships in strengthening the Force’s institutional capacity and readiness to respond to emerging peace and security challenges in the region.

The Director expressed appreciation for the support provided through Denemark, particularly in areas including institutional assessments, capacity building, training and strengthening EASF’s communication and media capabilities.

Discussions also explored opportunities for continued engagement in areas of shared interest, particularly maritime security. The Director highlighted an upcoming maritime Search and Rescue exercise scheduled to take place in Mombasa in late October, in collaboration with UNITAR, as one of the initiatives supporting regional preparedness and cooperation.

The delegation also discussed recent EASF engagements in Comoros, including participation in a cyclone exercise, as well as forthcoming intelligence training activities in member states.

Both sides welcomed continued dialogue and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in support of peace, security and regional preparedness across Eastern Africa.