EASF Receives New Military Chief of Staff

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EASF Receives New Military Chief of Staff

The EAST African Standby Force welcomed Colonel Abdallah Rafick from the Union of Comoros as its new Military Chief of Staff on Thursday 12th September 2019 at the Secretariat in Karen, Nairobi.

At the same time, the Standby Force bid farewell to the outgoing Military Chief of Staff, Colonel Jean Marie Barumpishe from the Republic of Burundi who has successfully completed his tour of duty.

Addressing members of staff during the welcoming ceremony, the EASF Director Dr. Abdillahi Omar Bouh thanked all ten EASF Member States for providing the regional peace-keeper with highly qualified personnel possessing diverse professional traits; these are valuable assets which contribute immensely towards planning and implementation of EASF's activities.

During the same ceremony, the Joint Chief of Staff, Major General (Dr) Charles Rudakabana underscored the importance of teamwork in the multicultural and multidimensional environment under which EASF operates. He attributed EASF's success story to the unwavering contributions from all actors within the entire Standby Force's fraternity.

Colonel Rafick is now the overall in-charge of EASF's Military Component, which, together with the Civilian and Police Components, form the Planing Element (PlanElm).

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EASF Director Dr. Abdillahi Omar Bouh shares a light moment with the Head of Communications Section during the welcoming ceremony for the incoming Chief of Staff, Colonel Abdalla Rafick from the Union of Comoros on 12th September 2019.
Dr. Bouh addresses members of staff at the EASF Secretariat on 12th September 2019. EASF bid farewell to the out going Chief of Staff Colonel Jean Marie Barumpishe, who has completed his tour of duty, during the same ceremony.
The EASF Joint Chief of Staff Major General (Dr) Charles Rudakabana addresses the welcoming ceremony for the incoming Chief of Staff, Colonel Abdalla Rafick from the Union of Comoros on 12th September 2019.
The incoming Chief of Staff Colonel Abdalla Rafick from the Union of Comoros addresses members of staff on 12th September 2019.
Director Dr. Bouh (left) with the incoming Chief of Staff, Colonel Abdalla Rafick, the Head of Peace Operations Department Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke and the Joint Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. (Dr) Charles Rudakabana on 12th September 2019.
Some members of staff sharing a conversation during the welcoming ceremony for the incoming Chief of Staff, Colonel Abdalla Rafick from the Union of Comoros.
EASF depicts the real picture of professional and cultural integration of Eastern African States. Staff rotations allow for professionals from the region to work under the same roof for a common cause.
Director Dr. Bouh with the Joint Chief of Staff Major General (Dr) Charles Rudakabana (right) and the Head of Operations Department Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke (left) during the Chief of Staff's rotation ceremony on 12th September 2019.