Jakaya Kikwete to head EAC election observers in Kenya

Former Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete spoke during the launch of the EAC election observation mission in Kenya on August 1, 2022. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Former Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete has been picked to lead a group of eminent persons from the East Africa Community (EAC) to observe Kenya's General Election set for August 9.

Acknowledging the appointment, Dr Kikwete took the opportunity to congratulate Kenyans for conducting peaceful campaigns and called for peace after the election.