In a message shared on Wednesday, December 17, Wetang’ula praised Kenyan lawmakers and parliamentary staff for emerging as overall champions at the regional sporting event.
Team Kenya topped the medal table after collecting a total of 20 medals, reaffirming the country’s strong sporting tradition.
The medals included six gold, six silver, and eight bronze, reflecting Kenya’s dominance across several sporting disciplines.
The medals included six gold, six silver, and eight bronze, reflecting Kenya’s dominance across several sporting disciplines.
Kenyan participants stood out in athletics, volleyball, tug of war, darts, and golf, outperforming teams from other EAC member states.
Wetang’ula said the results were a clear sign of discipline, teamwork, and commitment shown by the Kenyan delegation throughout the two-week championship.
“I extend my warm congratulations to Team Kenya for emerging overall winners at the just concluded EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Kampala,” Wetang’ula said.
Wetang’ula said the results were a clear sign of discipline, teamwork, and commitment shown by the Kenyan delegation throughout the two-week championship.
“I extend my warm congratulations to Team Kenya for emerging overall winners at the just concluded EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Kampala,” Wetang’ula said.
“This outstanding performance makes the country proud.”
The Speaker noted that the success of the team was not by chance but a reflection of Kenya’s deep-rooted sports culture.
The Speaker noted that the success of the team was not by chance but a reflection of Kenya’s deep-rooted sports culture.
He added that continued institutional support for sports within Parliament has played a key role in preparing lawmakers and staff to compete effectively at regional events.
According to Wetang’ula, the games offer more than just competition. He said they play an important role in promoting unity, friendship, and cooperation among East African countries.
“The EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games continue to serve a bigger purpose,” he said.
According to Wetang’ula, the games offer more than just competition. He said they play an important role in promoting unity, friendship, and cooperation among East African countries.
“The EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games continue to serve a bigger purpose,” he said.
“They strengthen relationships between member states and promote the spirit of regional integration through sports.”
Wetang’ula reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to the ideals that inspired the creation of the championship.
Wetang’ula reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to the ideals that inspired the creation of the championship.
He said the country remains fully supportive of efforts to deepen cooperation and understanding among EAC partner states.
“Kenya remains committed to supporting the vision of the founders of these games, which is to enhance regional integration by strengthening ties among our nations,” he added.
During the games, Wetang’ula also engaged with fellow Speakers from EAC member parliaments. He described the interactions as productive and important in reinforcing shared goals beyond the sporting arena.
Earlier in the championship, the Speaker attended a breakfast meeting hosted by Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among.
“Kenya remains committed to supporting the vision of the founders of these games, which is to enhance regional integration by strengthening ties among our nations,” he added.
During the games, Wetang’ula also engaged with fellow Speakers from EAC member parliaments. He described the interactions as productive and important in reinforcing shared goals beyond the sporting arena.
Earlier in the championship, the Speaker attended a breakfast meeting hosted by Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among.
The meeting brought together Speakers and parliamentary leaders from across the region to discuss cooperation and unity within the EAC.
Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting, Wetang’ula said the annual games go beyond medals and trophies. He described them as a powerful platform for diplomacy and collaboration among lawmakers.
“These games represent more than a sporting contest,” he said.
Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting, Wetang’ula said the annual games go beyond medals and trophies. He described them as a powerful platform for diplomacy and collaboration among lawmakers.
“These games represent more than a sporting contest,” he said.
“They bring together legislators from across the region, united by the shared goal of strengthening and advancing East African integration.”
Participants and observers noted that the friendly competition helped break barriers, build trust, and encourage dialogue among leaders from different countries.
Team Kenya’s strong showing was widely celebrated back home, with several leaders and citizens praising the delegation for flying the national flag high.
Participants and observers noted that the friendly competition helped break barriers, build trust, and encourage dialogue among leaders from different countries.
Team Kenya’s strong showing was widely celebrated back home, with several leaders and citizens praising the delegation for flying the national flag high.
The performance further cemented Kenya’s reputation as a regional sporting powerhouse, even beyond traditional professional sports.
The EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games are held annually and bring together lawmakers and parliamentary staff from member states including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games are held annually and bring together lawmakers and parliamentary staff from member states including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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