Uhuru Kenyatta Arrives In South Africa As Chief Election Observer Ahead Of Polls

• African Union Commission appointed Uhuru Kenyatta to lead the African Union Election Observation Mission for the general elections in the Republic of South Africa
• South Africa is going to elections on May 29 to choose a new National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures in all nine provinces
• Uhuru was welcomed in Johannesburg by High Commissioner Jane Ndurumo and other AU officials

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Former president Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in South Africa ahead of the May 29 general election.

Who received Uhuru Kenyatta in Johannesburg?

In a statement on May 26, Uhuru indicated that he was welcomed in Johannesburg by High Commissioner Jane Ndurumo and other African Union (AU) officials.

"Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa (SA) yesterday, ahead of the Country's upcoming General Elections on May 29, 2024. The former President was warmly welcomed at Oliver Tambo International Airport by High Commissioner Jane Ndurumo and officials from the African Union (AU)," Uhuru said.

The African Union Commission recently appointed Uhuru to lead the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the general elections in the Republic of South Africa.

Uhuru indicated that his appointment highlights the continent's shared commitment to promoting transparency, credibility, and the integrity of electoral processes across its diverse nations.

Why are election observation teams crucial?

He pointed out that his team will play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral processes, including the tabulation of results.

"Election observation missions play an essential role in safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes by providing impartial assessments and recommendations. As the head of the AUEOM, Kenyatta will be leading a team of experts and observers who will be responsible for monitoring various aspects of the electoral process, including polling and the tabulation of results," his office added.

South Africa will hold elections to choose a new National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures in all nine provinces.

What is Uhuru's main role in South Africa?

According to the AUC, the deployment of the AUEOM team reiterates the African Union's commitment to supporting democracy and all democratic processes across the continent.

Uhuru and his team of at least 60 short-term observers will monitor the election process in South Africa and report on its merits and detractors.

Polling station procedures, campaigns, and vote counting will be key focus areas to ensure a transparent and credible election.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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Collage of former president Uhuru Kenyatta's arrival in South Africa.

Uhuru Kenyatta Arrives in South Africa as Chief Election Observer Ahead

H.E President (rtd) Uhuru Kenyatta Leads AU Election Observers in South