Kibuli Secondary School (KSS) is a mixed boarding secondary school in Uganda.
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| Coordinates | 00°18′38″N 32°35′51″E / 0.31056°N 32.59750°E |
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| Type | Public Middle School and High School (S1-S6) |
| Motto | "Seek Knowlwdge" |
| Established | 1959 |
| Head Teacher | Ssemakadde Ibrahim |
| Faculty | 98 (2014) |
| Number of students | 1,567 (2014) |
| Athletics | Soccer, track, tennis, volleyball, basketball |
| Website | Homepage |
Location edit
KSS is located on Kibuli Hill, in Makindye Division, in the south-central part of the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of Kibuli Secondary School are:0°18'38.0"N, 32°35'51.0"E (Latitude:0.310556; Longitude:32.597500).[1]
Overview edit
The school is affiliated with the Muslim faith, but admission is based on academic performance and is open to any interested student, regardless of religious beliefs. The schools has a reputation of being a leading academic center with a history of sporting achievements.[2]
History edit
Prince Badru Kakungulu, a Buganda Royal, who lived during the early 20th Century, donated the 80 acres (32 ha) on Kibuli Hill, where the school was constructed. The school was founded in 1959.[3]
Notable alumni edit
The following are some of the prominent people who have gone through the school:
- Nancy Kacungira - Journalist, reporter and presenter at BBC on Focus on Africa and World Business Report
- Hakim Sendagire - Physician, microbiologist, biochemist and academic administrator. Current Dean, Habib Medical School
- John Ssebaana Kizito - Former Mayor of Kampala
- Moses Matovu, musician
- Henry Tumukunde - Former Director, Internal Security Organization (ISO)
- Muhammad Nsereko - Member of the Parliament of Uganda for Kampala Central.
- Ssekaana Musa - Justice of the High court of Uganda. [4] [5]
- Moses Muhangi - President of Uganda Boxing Federation
- Sarah Kanyike - Cabinet Minister for the elderly and disabled, effective July 2020.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Location of Kibuli Secondary School At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (11 May 2014). "Kibuli Secondary School Clinches 9th Copa Coca Cola Championship". Kawowo.Com. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ Nalubwama, Jackie (2 November 2006). "The Caning And Footballing Kibuli Secondary School". The Observer (Uganda). Archived from the original on 5 September 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ "Judiciary: The Republic of Uganda".
- ^ "Hon. Justice Musa Ssekaana Website - ABOUT ME".
- ^ James Kabengwa (24 July 2020). "Kanyike now appointed State minister for Disability". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 24 July 2020.