The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) today conducted a handover and takeover ceremony for the position of Director at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala, marking the end of Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema’s three-year tenure and the official assumption of office by Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga of Rwanda.…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has been commended for advancing professional excellence, inclusive leadership, and sustainable peace through strengthening mediation capacity in line with regional and international peace frameworks. The remarks were made by Brig Gen David Gonyi, the Chief of Staff-Air Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), during the closing ceremony…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has convened a four-day workshop on the development of an Air Operations Manual in Kampala, Uganda. The workshop, officially opened by the EASF Joint Chief of Staff, Brig Gen Stephen Kashure, brings together technical experts to harmonise regional air capabilities and develop a combined air operations manual and memorandum…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, today received a delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) during a courtesy visit at the Ministry headquarters in Mbuya. The delegation was led by Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, Director of the EASF, who called on the minister for a familiarisation…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has wrapped up a five-day Cyber Security and Cyber Terrorism Awareness Workshop in Kampala, Uganda. The workshop focused on enhancing both regional and national capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats. Representing the Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), the Chief of…
Representatives from Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) member states have concluded a five-day workshop on Humanitarian Assistance and Natural Disaster Support (HANDS) in Uganda. The workshop aimed to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities across the region by assessing current capacities, identifying gaps, and formulating strategies for addressing humanitarian crises and natural disasters. …
Representatives from the Eastern Africa Standby Force have convened in Uganda for a five-day workshop on Humanitarian Assistance and Natural Disaster Support (HANDS), aimed at improving regional disaster response and humanitarian capabilities. Organised by the East African Standby Force (EASF), the workshop focuses on mapping and validating the disaster management capacities of member states…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has today opened a Children and Armed Conflict Course aimed at bolstering member states’ capacities to address the pressing issue of children in armed conflict. The course, which attracted military police and civilian participants from ten EASF member states, seeks to enhance understanding of conflict dynamics and their…
[metaslider id=”64955″] The Republic of Uganda, represented by the Department of Disaster Preparedness in the Office of the Prime Minister, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) focusing on Early Warning and Early Response activities and programmes. The signing ceremony took place at Hotel Africana, marking…
The East African Standby Force (EASF) has convened today in Uganda for a three-day conference with vital stakeholders from Early Warning agencies. The aim is to enhance regional collaboration towards conflict prevention and resolution, boost situational awareness, and develop a coordinated response to emerging threats and crises, particularly within Uganda. This Kampala meeting…