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The head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), former President Uhuru Kenyatta met with the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s Commissioners, led by Chairman Mosotho Moepya, at the Gallagher Convention Centre.
Kenyatta met with the Commissioners of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, led by Chairman Mosotho Moepya, at the Gallagher Convention Centre. During the meeting, the commissioners provided a comprehensive briefing on the commission’s preparedness. They discussed measures put in place to ensure a smooth, transparent, and credible election process.
Additionally, President (Rtd) Kenyatta, also met with Nelson Muffuh, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in South Africa, as well as representatives from the National Observer Group. Through these engagements, the AUEOM aims to support and enhance the credibility of the electoral process, reinforcing democratic principles and fostering a peaceful and fair election environment.
SOUTH AFRICA, May 26, 2024: The head of the African Union Election Observers Mission (AUEOM), His Excellency President (Rtd) Uhuru Kenyatta, attended a joint meeting with other approved election observer missions, where he outlined the critical role of AUEOM in the upcoming elections.
“We are here to observe the people of South Africa exercise their democratic right and express their will,” Kenyatta stated. “We have no preconceived outcome.”
Kenyatta emphasized the importance of learning and sharing best practices to enhance democratic processes across the continent. “We are here to observe and also to learn from other best practices that can be useful to other countries across the continent,” he noted. He further expressed the mission’s role in endorsing the democratic credentials of South Africa and, by extension, those of Africa as a whole.
 
President (Rtd) Kenyatta, also met with Nelson Muffuh, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in South Africa, as well as representatives from the National Observer Group. 
President (Rtd) Kenyatta, also met with Nelson Muffuh, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in South Africa, as well as representatives from the National Observer Group. 
President (Rtd) Kenyatta, also met with Nelson Muffuh, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in South Africa, as well as representatives from the National Observer Group. 
The African Union Commission (AUC) appointed H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta to lead the AUEOM, which consists of sixty short-term observers (STOs) and three Core Team electoral experts. Their mandate is to provide an impartial assessment of the quality of the elections and to ensure they meet regional, continental, and international standards for democratic elections.
The AUEOM’s objectives, as outlined by AUC Chairperson H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, are twofold: to deliver an unbiased evaluation of the elections and to offer recommendations for future improvements based on their findings. This mission reflects the AU’s commitment to supporting South Africa’s democratic process and its dedication to fostering democratic governance, peace, and stability across the continent.
In addition to observing the electoral process, the mission underlines the AU’s solidarity with South Africa during this critical period. By demonstrating support for democratic, credible, and peaceful elections, the AUEOM aims to contribute to the ongoing consolidation of democratic governance in South Africa.
As the General Elections approach, the presence of the AUEOM under the leadership of H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta underscores the AU’s commitment to promoting democracy and stability not only in South Africa but across the African continent.