Sen Esther Okenyuri joined other Parliamentarians from the East African Community for the Official Opening of the 13th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Kigali, Rwanda. The annual sports event has gathered more than 1000 parliamentarians from six member states of the Republics of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the Republic of Uganda.
The event is coordinated by East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to foster regional integration. The theme for this year’s Inter-Parliamentary Games is “For a Progressive, Peaceful and all-inclusive EAC”. The sports disciplines include: Football, Netball, Athletics, Tug-of-War, Volleyball, Walking race, Golf, Basketball and Darts.
The Joint Planning Committee (JPC) introduced a Pre-Tournament Conference as part of the events that precede the actual sporting events. The Pre-Tournament Conference gives members of parliament an opportunity to interact and bond ahead of the IPG. It further equips them with information about the EAC integration process
Senator Essy who is an ardent supporter of Manchester United FC will participate in the Football, Walking Race and Athletics categories
