The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) will deploy an Election Observer Mission (EOM) to the Republic of Kenya to observe the general election scheduled for August 9, 2022.
The observer mission will be led by H.E. Dr Mulatu Teshome, the former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
“IGAD is honoured to be invited by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya to observe this year’s general elections, and the regional organisation is pleased to continue to work with the people of Kenya, electoral institution, political leaders, and other observer missions to advance the democratisation process,” said Dr Workneh, the Executive Secretary of IGAD.
The Executive Secretary wished the people of Kenya a democratic peaceful and successful election.