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
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EASF Director Strengthens Ties Through Courtesy Visit to Somalia Embassy in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya – 11 June 2026 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) continued its diplomatic outreach efforts as the Director of EASF, Eastern Africa Standby Force Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Kenya, at the Somali Embassy in Nairobi. He was accompanied by senior EASF officials including Mr. Dahir Meraneh, Head of Peace Support Operations Department, Ms. Noowe Kakoono Monalisa, Head of the Civilian Component, Ms. Catherine (EA), and Maj. Abdi Karim, Chief J2/J3.
EASF Strengthens Engagement with Djibouti Through High-Level Courtesy Visit
On 8 June 2026, The Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, today led a delegation on a courtesy call to the Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to Kenya, H.E. Yacin Elmi Bouh, in Nairobi.
During the meeting, Brig. Gen. Rwivanga briefed the Ambassador on EASF’s mandate, mission, vision, and membership, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration among Member States in advancing peace, security, and stability across the Eastern Africa region.
EASF Strengthens Cooperation through Courtesy Call at Uganda High Commission in
On 4 June 2026, the Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, led a delegation on a courtesy call to the High Commission of the Republic of Uganda in Nairobi, Kenya.
The delegation included the Head of the Civilian Component, Ms. Monalisa Kakono, and Ms. Catherine Natukunda from the Eastern Africa Secretariat. They were received by the Deputy Head of Mission, H.E. Kigenyi Eunice, together with Ms. Adah Nshemereirwe, Ms. Juliet Kiggundu (First Secretary), and Ms. Doreen Ruyondo, Minister Counsellor.
AU Delegation Visits EASF on ASF Training Directives
On 25 May 2026, the Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga, received a delegation from the African Union (AU) at the EASF Secretariat in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.
The AU delegation is visiting EASF from 25–27 May 2026 to assess the implementation of the African Standby Force (ASF) Training Directives 2024–2026 and discuss future training priorities for 2027–2029.
Chair of the EASF Council of Ministers Officiates Handover Ceremony of EASF Director in Kampala
20 May 2026 - Kampala- The Chair of the EASF Council of Ministers and Uganda’s Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, on 20 May 2026 officiated the handover ceremony of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Director in Kampala, Uganda.
Ethiopian Defense Leadership Receives Incoming and Outgoing EASF Directors in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 19 May 2026 – The Minister of Defense of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Hon. Eng. Aisha Mohammed Mussa, together with the Chief of General Staff, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula Galalcha, today received the Outgoing Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, alongside the Incoming Director, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga.
EASF Leadership Holds High-Level Courtesy Call with Comoros President on Regional Peace and Security
Nairobi- Wednesday- 14 May 2026- The Outgoing Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, Brigadier (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, together with the Incoming Director, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, led an EASF delegation on a courtesy call to the President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, and the Comorian Minister of Defence, Youssoufa Mohamed Ali.
EASF Holds Friends of EASF Meeting in Nairobi
Nairobi, Wednesday, 13 May 2026 — The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) convened the Friends of EASF Meeting at Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel, bringing together senior military leadership, Member States, development partners and diplomatic representatives to review progress and strengthen regional cooperation on peace and security.
EASF Holds Regional HANDS Capacity Enhancement Workshop in Comoros
The Eastern Africa Standby Force conducted the Humanitarian Assistance and Natural Disaster Support (HANDS) Capacity Enhancement and Action Planning Workshop in Moroni, hosted by the Union of the Comoros, from April 13–17, 2026. The workshop brought together representatives from EASF member states, humanitarian experts, and development partners to strengthen regional disaster preparedness and humanitarian response mechanisms.
EASF Assesses Burundi Peacekeeping Training Centre in Bujumbura
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted an assessment of the Burundi Peacekeeping Training Centre (BPKTC) in Bujumbura, Burundi, from 23–24 April 2026, as part of its 2026 approved work programme. The exercise followed an invitation from the Government of Burundi and aimed at evaluating the centre’s readiness for accreditation as an EASF Centre of Excellence.
EASF Management Holds Briefing Ahead of Peace Operations Leadership Interview
On 31st March 2026, the management of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) conducted a high-level briefing session with Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, who was representing the Chairperson of the Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff.
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