Basketball: Mpaka, Omoding Lead Uganda Parliament to Emphatic Victory Over Kenya in Inter-Parliamentary Games.

Uganda has beaten Kenya 48–34 in the Men’s Basketball at played Lugogo, this evening.

Hon. Okabe Emmanuel led the way with 11 points, while Captain Mwine Mpaka and Bosco Okiror added 10 each. Julius Tusiime chipped in with 8 points to seal the win.

Kenyan legislators chased down but failed to outrun their Ugandan counterparts as Parliament of Uganda registered successive wins in the long distance races during the first day involving athletics on Monday 8 December 2025.

Honorable Mwine Mpaka Rwamirama and Emmanuel Omoding Okabe were the standout performers as Uganda’s Parliament outclassed Kenya 48–34 in a thrilling 2025 Inter-Parliamentary Games basketball clash at Lugogo Indoor Arena.

Mpaka, the Mbarara City South legislator, set the tone early with his trademark intensity. Uganda raced to a commanding 10–0 lead in the opening five minutes, a stretch during which Mpaka dominated both offensively and defensively. His brief rest allowed Kenya to close the gap to 10–6 by the end of the first quarter, but his return sparked another surge.

Kenya Parliamentary Basketball team.Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Chief guest, the Deputy Clerk to Parliament of Uganda ((Corporate Affairs) ) Mr. Henry Waiswa flanked by other Official are seen during the game. Second left is Hon Amero Susan.Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

**A Ugandan legislator tries to shoot against Kenya Basketball team.Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.**

**Honorable Mwine Mpaka and his teammates t Lugogo**
In the second quarter, with Mpaka back on court, Uganda regained control despite Kenya attempting to respond with two long-range three-pointers. Uganda went into halftime leading 24–14, winning the quarter 14–8 and reasserting their authority.
After the break, Uganda tightened their grip with another 14–8 quarter, led this time by the unstoppable Emmanuel Omoding. The Serere County power forward was in ruthless form, finishing as Uganda’s top scorer with 11 points. His presence in the paint troubled the Kenyans all the evening.

**Fans of Uganda Parliamentary Basketball team cheer on their team against Kenya.Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.**

**Ugandan Parliamentary basket ball in action with their Kenyan Counterparts.Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.**

**Kenya salvaged some pride in the fourth quarter, winning it 16–10, but the deficit was already beyond reach.**

While Mpaka provided leadership, energy and 10 crucial points, Uganda also benefited from a big performance by Bosco Okiror, who posted a notable double-double — 10 points and 11 defensive rebounds — anchoring Uganda’s interior.

For Kenya, Senator Allan Kiprotich Chesang led the scoring chart with 9 points, while Machakos Town MP Caleb Mutiso Mule and Nyeri Town MP Dancan Maina were strong on the boards with seven rebounds apiece.

Uganda’s dominant display, driven by Mpaka’s early spark and Omoding’s scoring power, ensured a well-deserved win and set the tone for their Inter-Parliamentary Games campaign.