Burundi shocks Kenya in Volleyball, as Tanzania legislators lose to Uganda in football and netball

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East African Legislative Assembly, Bujumbura, Burundi: December 3^rd 2018: The second day of the EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games ended with mixed results in Bujumbura, Burundi.   In football, defending champions, Parliament of Uganda showed real intention of retaining the silverware, beating Parliament of Tanzania 2-1 in a pulsating match at the Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium.  Uganda took the lead in the 5^th minute via a penalty by Hon Muhammad Nsereko following an infringement by a Parliament of Tanzania defender.  Midfield dynamo, Hon Ridhwani Kikwete restored parity with a well taken shot mid- halfway for a 1-1 half time break.  On resumption, Katumba scored the final goal for Parliament of Uganda.

In the second match of the day, a well-oiled Parliament of Kenya team floored hosts, Parliament of Burundi 2-0.  Striker, Senator KipchumbaMurkomen was the toast of the side, netting both goals. However, Parliament of Burundi will rue the missed chances with Hon Denis Karera and CimpayeJean Marie as the main culprits.   Parliament of Kenya’s goalkeeper, Rogers Okwirimade several saves in the second half

In netball, Parliament of Uganda whipped Parliament of Tanzania 35-14 in the first netball match. Hon Winnie Kiiza bagged 18 points for the victors while Hon MahewaAntezi scooped 8 points for her country.  In the second match, Parliament of Kenya narrowly won Parliament of Burundi 30-26 in a pulsating match.  Hon Florence Chemtai got 11 points for her Kenya team while Hon Hon Gisele Misago had 17 points to her credit for Burundi.

In men’s volleyball, Parliament of Tanzania beat Parliament of Uganda 3 Sets to 1 (26-24) (23-25), (25-18) and (25-13).  In the second match of the day, Parliament of Burundi defeated Parliament of Kenya 3-1 (24-26), (25-21), (25-16) and (25-17). In women’s volleyball, Parliament of Burundi once again proved superior to Parliament of Kenya defeating them 3 Sets to 2 (25-22), (26-28), (20-25), (25-10) and (15-13).

Today, (December 3), Parliament of Tanzania will play Parliament of Uganda in women’s volleyball while in Men’s category, Parliament of Kenya plays versus Parliament of Uganda.

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For more information, please contact:

Bobi Odiko
Senior Public Relations Officer
East African Legislative Assembly
Arusha, Tanzania
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About the East African Legislative Assembly:
The East African Legislative Assembly is the Legislative Organ of the East African Community. Its Membership consists of a total of 62, of whom 54 are elected Members (9 from each Partner State) and eight ex-officio members (the Ministers responsible for EAC Affairs from the Partner States, the Secretary General of the Community and the Counsel to the Community).The East African Legislative Assembly has legislative functions as well as oversight of all East African Community matters.  The enactment of legislation of the Community is put in effect by means of Bills passed by the Assembly and assented to by the Heads of State, and every Bill that has been duly passed and assented to become an Act of the Community and takes precedent over similar legislations in the Partner States.  EALA has to date passed 79 pieces of legislation.

20th Ordinary Meeting of the EAC Heads of State Postponed to a later date

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East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 30^th November, 2018: The 20^th Ordinary Meeting of the Summit of the East African Community Heads of State that was slated for Friday, 30^th November, 2018 at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) in Arusha, Tanzania has been postponed to a later date.

Making the announcement at the AICC’s Simba Hall, the Chairperson of the EAC Council, Hon Dr. Kirunda Kivejinja, said that the Summit would not take place due to a lack of quorum caused by the absence of the Republic of Burundi.

“According to Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure of the Summit of the EAC Heads of State, quorum is made of all Partner States representation which is in consonance with decision making by consensus under Article 12 of the Treaty,” Dr. Kivejinja, who is also Uganda’s 2^nd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of EAC Affairs.

The decision to postpone the 20^th Ordinary Summit was taken by President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda; President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya; President Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli of Tanzania; Hon. Paul Moyom Akec, Minister of Trade, Industry and EAC Affairs representing South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit, and; Hon. Dr. Richard Sezibera, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, representing Rwandan President Paul Kagame, all of whom were present at the meeting venue in Arusha.

“The Heads of State regret the inconveniences caused to the distingushed delegates and guests,” said Dr. Kivejinja.

The Summit meeting was preceded by the 38^th Meeting of the Council of Ministers which was also not attended by the Republic of Burundi.

Among the items which were on the Provisional Agenda of the 20^th Summit of the EAC Heads of State were: the status of ratification of various protocols; the status of resolution of long outstanding non-tariff barriers, and; the progress report on the adoption of Political Confederation as a Transitional Model to the East African Political Federation.

Other items on the Agenda were: the roadmap for the accelerated integration of the Republic of South Sudan into the EAC, and; the verification exercise for the admission of the Republic of Somalia into the Community.

The Summit was also to consider reports on modalities for the promotion of Motor Vehicle Assembly in East Africa aimed at reducing importation of used vehicles into the Community, and; the review of the textile and leather sector with a view to developing a strong and competitive domestic sector that gives consumers better choice than imported textile and footwear.

The Summit was also to review a progress report by the Council of Ministers on the Summit Directive on having two (2) Deputy Secretaries General at the Community recruited competitively on a rotational basis among the Partner States.

The Summit had been expected to assent to various Bills passed by the East Legislative Assembly, namely: the EAC Polythen Materials Control Bill, 2016; the Administration of the East African Court of Justice Bill, 2018; the EAC Monetary Institute Bill, 2018, and; the EAC Customs Management (Amendment) Bill, 2018.

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For more information, please contact:

Mr Owora Richard Othieno
Head, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department
EAC Secretariat
Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 784 835021
Email: OOthieno [at] eachq.org

About the East African Community Secretariat:

The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of five Partner States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. 

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