The purpose of the ExM to the Republic of Kenya was to collect factual information to assess whether an EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the upcoming national elections in Kenya, scheduled to take place on 8th August 2017 would be useful, advisable and feasible.
The ExM assessed all aspects of the pre-election situation for the referenda in light of international standards for democratic elections and relevant country legislation, adviced on whether or not conditions exist for the holding of democratic elections. In addition it made preliminary logistics inquiries and planning, and assessed the general security/threats aspects.