Kibuli Secondary School

School in Kibuli, Kampala, Makindye Division, Uganda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kibuli Secondary School (KSS) is a mixed boarding secondary school in Uganda.

Coordinates00°18′38″N 32°35′51″E
Motto"Seek Knowlwdge"
Established1959
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Kibuli Secondary School
Location
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Coordinates00°18′38″N 32°35′51″E
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TypePublic Middle School and High School (S1-S6)
Motto"Seek Knowlwdge"
Established1959
Head Teacher
Ssemakadde Ibrahim
Faculty98 (2014)
Enrollment1,567 (2014)
AthleticsSoccer, track, tennis, volleyball, basketball
WebsiteHomepage
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Location

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

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 school has a reputation of being a leading academic center with a history of sporting achievements.[2]

The school is a sports giant in Uganda as well as in East Africa. In Uganda, it holds the highest number of cup wins (11) [3] in high school football, a record it shares with St. Marys Kitende.

History

Prince Badru Kakungulu (died 1991), a paternal uncle to Muwenda Mutebi II, the reigning Buganda monarch (since 1993),[4][5] 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.[6]

Notable alumni

The following are some of the prominent people who have gone through the school:

References

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