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

By Our Reporter

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 5th 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 Kipchumba Murkomen was the toast of the side, netting both goals. However, Parliament of Burundi will rue the missed chances with Hon Denis Karera and Cimpaye Jean 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 Mahewa Antezi 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).