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
Regional Course on Maritime Search and Rescue
EASF Maritime Officers participated in a course on Maritime Search and Rescue conducted at the Rwanda Peace Academy from 2nd to 6th December 2013. The course was a collaborative effort between the Eastern Africa Standby Force Coordination Mechanism (EASFCOM), the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden), and the Rwanda Peace Academy.
Maritime Force Structure Workshop
EASF conducted a Maritime Force Structure Workshop from 25th to 29th November in Nairobi, Kenya. This was the second of two workshops that aimed primarily to define the EASF Maritime Force Structure.
Exercise Cutlass Express 2013
Officers from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) joined other participating nations in the Exercise Cutlass Express 2013 which took place from 11th to 18th Nov 2013.
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.
Policy Organs Meetings - August 2013
EASF conducted Policy Organs Meetings in August 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
These meetings were conducted in three sessions. Experts Working Group (EWG) meeting took place from 5th – 7th August 2013. Here, EASF Experts brainstormed on issues regarding the current EASF structures and strategies to sustain EASF beyond 2015 among other issues.
3rd Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Assembly of Heads of State
Communiqué of the 3rd Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Eastern Africa. More.....
17th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Defence and Security.
Communiqué of the 17th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Defence and Security.. More.....
Suspected Terror Attacks - Westlands, Nairobi
EASF in solidarity with Kenyans