The Uganda Parliament Sports Team has been flagged off for the 13th Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games to be held in Kigali, Rwanda. The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has flagged off the team.

This year’s event will be held under the theme: For a progressive, peaceful, and all-inclusive EAC, from 07 to 19 December 2023.

Six EAC partner states: Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Burundi, and the regional assembly, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), will take part in this year’s edition of the games.

The Speaker reminded the legislators of the core principle of the EAC which is intended to widen, deepen, and tighten the East African integration. She also urged them on discipline, hard work, and protection of Uganda’s image.  

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Sports Club, Asuman Basalirwa said the Uganda Parliament Team has been well prepared and is ready to bring trophies home. Basalirwa said the games provide a platform to popularise the EAC.