Tanzania, June 16 -- Arusha. Tanzania has been selected to host the 16th East African Parliamentary Games, which will take place in Arusha in January 2027 following a decision by Speakers of Parliament from the eight member states of the East African Community (EAC).

The decision was reached during the 12th Extraordinary Meeting of the Bureau of Speakers held in Arusha to discuss preparations for the regional sporting event, which brings together legislators and parliamentary staff from across East Africa.

The games were initially scheduled to be hosted by Somalia in 2026. However, Somalia formally requested to step aside due to ongoing political processes in the country, prompting the Bureau of Speakers to seek an alternative host.

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