Uhuru Kenyatta on AU Assignment in South Africa


Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is heading the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) in South Africa. To fulfill his duties, he has been engaging with various stakeholder groups regarding the elections, which South Africans have called pivotal.

On Tuesday, Uhuru convened with the African Diplomatic Corps, concentrating their discussions on guaranteeing a transparent, fair, and peaceful electoral process.




He also discussed enhancing the shared commitment to democracy and stability throughout the African continent.

Uhuru underscored the collaborative efforts of African nations to support South Africa during this critical period, highlighting the role of diplomatic channels in creating a secure environment for voters and ensuring the integrity of the election results.

He stressed the vital importance of regional cooperation and solidarity ahead of Wednesday's National and Provincial Elections.

Since arriving in South Africa as the leader of the AUEOM, Uhuru has engaged in a significant pre-election briefing and peer-exchange session with heads of International Electoral Observation Missions (IEOMs). He has also met with the National Operational and Intelligent Structure (NATJOINS), led by South African Police Service Major General Mashadi Selepe, and representatives from the South African Council of Churches.



Additionally, he has met with Media Monitoring Africa, South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, and the Commissioners of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, led by Chairman Mosotho Moepya.

On Monday, Uhuru reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining neutrality in South Africa’s general election that his underway today.

"We are here to observe the people of South Africa exercise their democratic right, we have no preconceived outcomes or anything," Uhuru said in a press conference ahead of the polls.

"We just want to see the people of South Africa having an opportunity to express their will... and for us, this is the job that we have."

South Africans are preparing to vote in the most significant election since the end of apartheid in 1994.

Over 27 million people are registered to vote in a poll that underscores increasing political fragmentation after three decades of democracy.





A record number of 70 parties and 11 independents are competing in this election, where South Africans will choose a new Parliament and nine provincial legislatures.



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