Kenya win gold in men 1, 600 metres walking race in EAC inter-parliamentary games

The 14th East African Community (EAC) inter-parliamentary games at KPA Mbaraki witnessed an inspiring display of athletic talent, with Kenya’s parliamentarians demonstrating remarkable resilience on home soil.

While Uganda topped the medal table with 9 gold, 10 silver, and 5 bronze medals, Kenya’s athletes showed their fighting spirit, securing 3 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals.

The host nation’s highlight came through Hon. Simon Kangar’s masterful performance in the men’s 1600m race walk, claiming gold with an impressive time of 9:42.6.

Kenya’s relay team also displayed exceptional teamwork in the 4x400m fun run relay, finishing strong with a time of 4:25.45.

Tanzania emerged as a formidable competitor, clinching third place with 2 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze medals, highlighted by Anathropia Theonest’s victory in the women’s 800m finals.

EALA secured fourth position with one silver medal, while Rwanda rounded out the medal table in fifth place with one bronze medal.

The competitive spirit at Mbaraki was evident across all events, from the intense 200m sprints to the strategic race walks. Kenya’s performances, particularly in the middle-distance events, signal growing strength in parliamentary athletics, suggesting a bright future for the host nation in upcoming regional competitions.

With the games continuing, Kenya’s athletes remain poised to add to their medal count, demonstrating that parliamentary sports in East Africa continue to foster regional integration through healthy competition.