EASF AND AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION DISCUSS AREAS OF COOPERATION

NAIROBI, September 29, 2026- Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Director Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga led an EASF delegation on a courtesy visit to the Australian High Commission in Nairobi, where discussions focused on regional peace and security and potential areas of cooperation.

The delegation was received by Deputy High Commissioner Chris Ellinger, accompanied by Stuart Smith, First Secretary at the Australian High Commission. 

Brig. Gen. Rwivanga briefed the Australian officials on EASF’s mandate and activities, highlighting its work in conflict prevention and early warning, mediation and preventive diplomacy, conflict analysis, peace operations preparedness, humanitarian assistance and disaster response. 

The discussions explored potential cooperation in conflict prevention and early warning, conflict analysis and information sharing, peace operations planning and preparedness, training and capacity building, lessons-learned exchanges, protection of civilians, Women, Peace and Security, and Youth, Peace and Security. 

In his remarks, Deputy High Commissioner Ellinger thanked the EASF delegation for the engagement and welcomed continued dialogue on regional peace and security. 

First Secretary Stuart Smith also emphasized the importance of continued discussions, particularly on conflict prevention, humanitarian issues and early warning mechanisms. 

The meeting reaffirmed the shared interest in strengthening practical cooperation and professional exchanges between EASF and Australian institutions.