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
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News
AU Special Envoy Pays Courtesy Visit to EASF to Strengthen Cooperation on Women, Peace and Security
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 - Nairobi - H.E. Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, the African Union Commission (AUC) Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (OSE-WPS), paid a courtesy visit to Brig. Gen. (Rtd.) Paul Kahuria Njema, Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), at the EASF Secretariat on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. The visit aimed to deepen collaboration on implementing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in the Eastern Africa region, particularly in advancing the goals of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and related AU commitments.
EASF Concludes First Police Professional Staff Training Workshop in Burundi
Bujumbura – Friday, 29 August 2025 – The Police Component of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) successfully concluded the first Police Professional Staff (PPS) Training Workshop on Friday, following a five-day session held from 25th to 29th August 2025 in Burundi.
EASF Concludes High-Level Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security with Strong Commitments to Action
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) proudly concluded its three-day High-Level Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) on 1st August 2025 in Nairobi, under the theme: “Translating UNSCR 1325 into Action: Driving Regional Security and Global Commitments in Eastern Africa.”
The EASF High-Level Dialogue on Women, Peace, and Security Officially Opens in Nairobi
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) launched its three-day High-Level Dialogue on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) on 30 July 2025 at Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, under the theme:
“Translating UNSCR 1325 into Action: Driving Regional Security and Global Commitments in Eastern Africa.”
EASF Council of Ministers of defense and security Opens 34th Ordinary Session in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – 19 July 2025 – The 34th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of Defense and Security of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) officially opened today in Mogadishu, hosted by the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Eastern Africa Chiefs of Defense and Security Conclude Session, Pass Baton to Next Level
Mogadishu, Somalia – 18 July 2025 – The 34th Ordinary Session of the Eastern Africa Committee of Chiefs of Defense and Security (EACDS) concluded today in Mogadishu, Somalia, following a series of successful deliberations focused on strengthening regional peace and security.
Chiefs of Defense Meet in Mogadishu for 34th EASF Policy Organs Session
Mogadishu, Somalia– 17 July 2025 – The 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meetings continued today in Mogadishu with the commencement of the high-level Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) session. The meeting was officially opened by H.E. Omar Ali Abdi, State Minister for Defense of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
EASF Opens 34th Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – 15 July 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) today launched its 34th Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting in Mogadishu under the theme: “EASF: Two Decades of Commitment to Promoting Regional Peace and Security.” The sessions will continue through 19 July 2025.
EASF Launches Logistics Operational Planning Course in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 14 July 2025 – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) officially launched the Logistics Operational Planning Process Course (LOPPC) on Monday at its Logistics Training Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The two-week course, scheduled from 14 to 26 July, forms part of EASF’s 2025 Activity Plan and aims to strengthen logistics preparedness in peace support operations.
EASF Launches Air Movement Control Training of Trainers Course in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Monday, 30th June 2025, officially launched the Air Movement Control in Peace Support Operations (PSO) Training of Trainers Course at its Logistics Training Centre in Addis Ababa.
EASF Concludes Specialized Training on SGBV Investigations in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda – The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) successfully concluded a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Investigations Course held in the Republic of Rwanda from 16th to 27th June 2025. The course aimed to strengthen the capacity of police officers from EASF Member States in addressing SGBV in Peace Support Operations (PSOs).
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