EASF Staff Management Retreat
EASF conducted a Management Staff retreat in Nairobi from 4th to 8th November 2013. In his opening statement, Maj Gen (rtd) Cyrille Ndayirukiye, Director of EASFCOM, emphasized the importance of the retreat in helping to address issues related to management of EASF.
Military Training of Trainers Course
As part of the preparations for the planned Full Operational Capability (FOC) in 2015, EASF conducted a Training of Trainers Course for Military in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from October 28th to 1st November 2013.
Preparation and Review of 2014 Activity Plan
EASF convened a meeting to develop an activity plan for 2014 from 7th to 9th October 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya. The session aimed to evaluate the achievements of EASF in the past ten years, to identify operational gaps and determine ways to effectively implement the plan as stipulated in the African Peace Support Architecture and ASF Road map III. The meeting also identified specific activities to help meet Full Operational Capability (FOC) by 2015.
EASF Red Cross Visit
Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) presents its donations to help the victims of the Westgate Mall attack through the Kenya Red Cross on Sept 27 2013.EASFCOM recognizes and commends the great efforts and coordination by the Kenya Red Cross during the rescue operations. Indeed the timely intervention helped save many lives and ameliorated the suffering of those injured.