Director's Corner
Director EASF
Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga
Training Exercises
- CPX 2025, Djibouti
- CPX 2022, Kenya
- FTX 2017, Sudan
- CPX 2014, Ethiopia
- FTX 2013, Uganda
- CPX 2011, Sudan
- FTX 2009, Djibouti
- CPX 2008, Kenya
Social Media
Eastern Africa Standby Force Participates in Regional Counterterrorism Fusion Workshop
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) participated in the Intelligence and Information Fusion Workshop: Enhancing National Coordination in Eastern Africa, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 23 to 26 June 2026. The workshop was convened by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) in partnership with the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre (AUCTC).
EASF and Sudan Reaffirm Commitment to Regional Peace and Security
Nairobi, Kenya - 24th June 2026- The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) received the Defense Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan to Kenya, Major General Magdi Ahmed, during a courtesy visit to the EASF Secretariat in Nairobi.
The meeting provided an opportunity for discussions on matters of mutual interest, including regional peace, security, and cooperation within the Eastern Africa region.
EASF Director Hosts Delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye to Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya –24th June 2026 – The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) today received a delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye to Kenya during a courtesy visit to the EASF Secretariat in Nairobi.The delegation was led by H.E. Yusuf Ziya Ayrim, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye to Kenya, and included Defence Attaché Capt. N. Seher Odabas. The visit provided an opportunity for both parties to reaffirm their longstanding partnership and explore avenues for enhanced collaboration in support of regional peace and security.
EASF Conducts SGBV Investigation Training for Trainers in Kigali
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has completed a two-week Training of Trainers course on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) investigation in Kigali, Rwanda, held from 8 to 19 June 2026. The programme, supported by the Kingdom of Denmark, brought together more than 20 participants from EASF Member States to strengthen investigative capacity in handling SGBV cases.