Director's Corner
The Director EASF
Brig Paul Kahuria Njema.
Training Exercises
- CPX 2022, Kenya
- FTX 2017, Sudan
- CPX 2014, Ethiopia
- FTX 2013, Uganda
- CPX 2011, Sudan
- FTX 2009, Djibouti
- CPX 2008, Kenya
Social Media
EASF Flags Off Election Observer Mission to Uganda Ahead of 2026 polls
Nairobi, January 9, 2026 - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Friday officially flagged off its Election Observer Mission (EOM) to the Republic of Uganda ahead of the country’s 2026 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to democratic governance and electoral transparency in the region.
Somalia Hands Over EASF Chairmanship to Uganda
Mogadishu, Somalia – December –18, 2025 The Federal Republic of Somalia on Thursday officially handed over the chairmanship of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) to Uganda during the 35th Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting held in Mogadishu. The handover ceremony was attended by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre.
EASF Council of Ministers of Defense and Security Opens 35th Ordinary Session in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia - 18 December 2025 - The 35th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of Defense and Security of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) officially opened today in Mogadishu, hosted by the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Chiefs of Defense Forces Meet in Mogadishu for 35th EASF Policy Organs Session
Mogadishu, Somalia - 16 December 2025- The 35th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meetings continued in Mogadishu on Tuesday with the opening of the high-level Chiefs of Defense Forces (CDF) session, bringing together senior military leaders from across the Eastern Africa region.