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Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, together with her Deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, officially flagged off the Uganda parliamentary sports team on the morning of Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, ahead of the 14th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa, Kenya.
The games, scheduled to take place from December 6th to 18th, 2024, will bring together teams from EAC member states for friendly competitions aimed at fostering regional collaboration and unity.
The Speaker of Parliament Rt.Hon. Anita Among hugs her Deputy Rt.Hon. Thomas Tayebwa ahead of the EAC Inter Parliamentary games in Mombasa.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament wishing success to Uganda parliament teams ahead of the EAC Inter Parliamentary games in Mombasa.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament wishing success to Uganda parliament teams ahead of the EAC Inter Parliamentary games in Mombasa.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Deputy Speaker Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa (middle) chats with Hon.Naome Kabasharira.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Oloko Geoffrey chats with the Rt.Hon Speaker Anita Among (R) .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Oloko Geoffrey chats with the Rt.Hon Speaker Anita Among (R) .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Oloko Geoffrey entertaining Mps shortly before they were flagged of by the Rt.Hon Speaker Anita Among.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Rt.Hon Speaker Anita Among (2nd L) chats with her Deputy Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa.
Rt.Hon Speaker Anita Among( Middle) chats with her Deputy Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Deputy Speaker Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa (Middle) chats with Participants.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Rt.Hon Speaker Anita Among (Second left) chats with Participants.
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Deputy Speaker Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa(L) chats with Hon.Naome Kabasharira and Hon. Juliet Bashiisha Agasha.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Deputy Speaker Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa (R) chats with the Parliamentary Committee on Finance Chairman Hon.Amos Kankunda.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Uganda’s Parliament, the reigning champions, is determined to defend its title.
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Sports Club, Hon. Asuman Basalirwa, expressed confidence in the team’s readiness, “Team Uganda is well prepared to defend their title at the EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa,” he said.
State Minister for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, praised Parliament for its consistent support in promoting sports development across the country.
“Parliament’s overwhelming support for sports development is commendable. No wonder trophies are coming in from various parts of the country,” Ogwang noted.
The Speaker emphasized the importance of participation in sports for fostering teamwork, physical fitness, and unity among legislators in the region.
As Team Uganda heads to Mombasa, the entire country looks forward to another stellar performance that will uphold Uganda’s reputation as champions in the EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games.