Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs in Uganda Jacob Marksons Oboth on Wednesday hosted a delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) at the Ministry headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala.
The delegation, led by Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, Director of the EASF, called on the minister for a familiarisation meeting following Uganda’s assumption of the EASF chairmanship in December 2025.
The leadership transition was formalised during the 35th Ordinary Policy Organs Meeting held in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Going forward, Minister Oboth will assume the role of chairperson of the EASF Council of Ministers, while the Chief of Defence Forces, will take up the chairmanship of the Committee of East Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff.
Oboth acknowledged the critical role played by the regional force in promoting peace and stability and reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to supporting its objectives.
“Uganda remains committed to supporting and advancing the mission and objectives of the EASF,” said Oboth.
Brig Gen (Rtd) Njema said the visit was intended to familiarise Uganda’s leadership with its responsibilities as chair and to ensure continuity in the organisation’s work during the tenure.
The EASF Director commended the conduct of the elections, noting that credible and transparent polls are essential to preventing conflict in the region.
“Many of the challenges we face in the region arise from election outcomes. When elections are conducted peacefully and transparently, we reduce the likelihood of post-election conflict,” he said.
As part of the visit, the delegation officially presented instruments of authority to Uganda’s leadership to facilitate the country’s full assumption of its role at the helm of the organisation, following the earlier handover in Mogadishu.
Brig Gen Njema described Uganda as a key and longstanding contributor to the EASF’s mission and regional peace efforts.
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