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Sports stars juggle their way to parliament after tough battle in elections

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Dan Wanyama (left) of Kenya Parliament battles for the ball against Brian Alwaithe (right) of Uganda Parliament in the opening soccer match between hosts Kenya and Uganda during the 7th Edition of the East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games at the Mbaraki Sports Club, December 05, 2016. Uganda won 1-0. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

They displayed spectacular talent in sports, with others lining up in and winning some of the toughest track and road races while others scored memorable goals in football.
And after prosperous careers in sports, they lined up in the 2022 General Elections held on August 9.

A number of the sportsmen triumphed in the hotly contested political races as others fell by the wayside.

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