Winnie Odinga Recovering After Leg Injury

Winnie Odinga, Member of Parliament in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), is currently recovering from a leg injury sustained during the recent Interparliamentary Games (IPG) in Kigali, Rwanda. She shared the news via her Instagram stories, revealing that she underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.

“Some of you have been asking why I’ve been quiet,” Odinga wrote. “I ruptured my Achilles tendon during the IPG in Rwanda. I’m all good after surgery, but I’ll be low-key for a bit.”

An avid basketball player, Odinga’s injury occurred during the 13th edition of the EAC IPG, held in Kigali from December 8th to 15th, 2023. Over 1,000 parliamentarians from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan participated in the annual event, which fosters regional cooperation and understanding through friendly competition.

The IPG is organized by the EALA, established under the East African Community (EAC) Treaty to bring together legislators from across member states. These games represent one aspect of the EALA’s mandate to facilitate interactions and strengthen ties between Partner States.

While Odinga’s injury is unfortunate, it highlights the dedication of parliamentarians like her who participate in events like the IPG to further regional integration and camaraderie. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back on the court soon.