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EAC Parliamentary Games: Kenya beat Rwanda for first win in volleyball

Kenyan Women Members of Parliament play against Rwanda during the EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa on December 10, 2024. 

Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • In football, Kenya bagged maximum points after South Sudan failed to turn up for their match at Mbaraki Sports Club. Meanwhile, in women’s wheelchair darts, Rose Museo of Kenya secured a 2-1 victory over Uganda’s Lora Kanusu, marking Kenya’s third consecutive success in the event.
  • The EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games, which foster regional integration, feature teams from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, South Sudan, and the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

Hosts Kenya yesterday secured their first win in women’s volleyball at the ongoing 14th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games, defeating Rwanda 3-0 at Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa.

The Kenyan team, coached by Gideon Chenje, won the sets 25-21, 25-15, and 25-18, cheered on by home supporters, including legislators from the National Assembly and Senate.