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
editKSS 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
editThe 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 school has a reputation of being a leading academic center with a history of sporting achievements.[2]
History
editPrince Badru Kakungulu, a Buganda Royal, who lived during the early 20th Century, donated 80 acres (32 ha) on Kibuli Hill, where the school was constructed. The school was founded in 1959.[3]
Notable alumni
editThe 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
- Hakim Zziwa, Film Director, Producer and Cinematographer
- 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.