Uganda Parliament’s sports teams have started their campaign at the ongoing East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games in impressive fashion, recording convincing victories in volleyball, netball and basketball competitions.The Ugandan volleyball teams delivered commanding performances at the MTN Arena Lugogo on Sunday, 7 December 2025, winning their opening matches in straight sets against their opponents.The women’s volleyball team, captained by Hon. Helen Nakimuli, defeated Rwanda with scores of 25-15, 25-20 and 25-06, while the men’s team under the leadership of Hon. Gaffa Mbwatekamwa overpowered the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) team 25-07, 25-12 and 25-06.Uganda also produced a remarkable display in netball, where the team defeated Kenya 72-12 in a one-sided encounter. Hon. Juliet Kakande and team captain Hon. Sarah Netalisire played key roles in guiding the team to the emphatic victory through accurate shooting and strong coordination.In basketball, Uganda’s women’s team continued the winning streak by defeating Kenya 40-20 at the Lugogo Indoor Arena.
The team controlled all four quarters through excellent teamwork, disciplined defense, and strong individual performances.Team captain Hon. Suzan Amero led the basketball side with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Hon. Connie Galiwango, Hon. Hellen Nakimuli, and Hon. Stella Atyang also contributed significantly to the victory.Hon. Galiwango attributed the success to the team’s commitment, intensive training, and the support from Ugandan fans who turned up to cheer the players during the matches.The impressive results have placed Uganda among the early contenders in the 15th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games, which are being hosted at different venues across the country for two weeks.
