Uganda’s Deputy Speaker Calls for More Sports Disciplines in Future EAC Parliamentary Games
He said the move will deepen the integration process of the East African community region.
Uganda’s deputy speaker of parliament Thomas Tayebwa has called for more sports disciplines to be part of future editions of the East African Community (EAC) inter-parliamentary games.
He said the move will deepen the integration process of the East African community region.
“The main goal of the games is to exchange ideas and experience and to keep healthy,” he said.
Tayebwa said despite the hot weather which they are not familiar with they were here for the sake of keeping fit.
He was addressing the media during the 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) inter-parliamentary games’ golf round three at Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa county.
The visiting Ugandan deputy speaker told the media they have to keep fit to keep away illnesses.
Matuga MP Kassim Tandaza said sports activities make them healthy and avert illness which enables them to serve their electorates effectively.
The Kenyan MP told the media that sports is part and parcel of making them keep fit.
He defended golf being integrated in the games saying it was good as a bonding session.
The Kenya legislator said the sports enables them to exchange ideas and to learn from the members of the East African Community (EAC).
Tandaza pointed out that the main agenda of the Inter-Parliamentary Games is to enhance integration.
He applauded peace which has prevailed in the East African community which has contributed to immense good turn out and the success of the 14th edition of the annual games.
Shinyalu MP Fredrick Lusuli Ikana lauded the regional golf tournament which came to conclusion during the golf round three at the golf course.
He defended the regional games saying they unity in terms of cooperation and various partnerships.
“There is need to pursue diplomacy outside the office through bilateral talk,” he said.
The Kenya legislator told the media golf is not sports for the elite but for everybody and it is good for building relationships and networking.
Ikana said during the 13th edition of the games Tanzania had one golfer but during the 14th edtion they are having almost 29 representatives taking part.
He said he is happy that golf is growing as a sports with Uganda golfers taking part during the East African Community inter-parilamentary games.
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