Kibuli Secondary School
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).
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.
History
Prince 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.
Notable alumni
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
- Sarah Kanyike - Cabinet Minister for the elderly and disabled, effective July 2020.
- John Ssebaana Kizito - Former Mayor of Kampala
- Brian Mushana Kwesiga - Engineer, Author, and Civic Leader - Former President and CEO, Ugandan North American Association (UNAA), Former General Manager, Uganda men's national lacrosse team
- Moses Matovu, musician
- Moses Muhangi - President of Uganda Boxing Federation
- Ssekaana Musa - Justice of the High court of Uganda.
- Muhammad Nsereko - Member of the Parliament of Uganda for Kampala Central
- Hakim Sendagire - Physician, microbiologist, biochemist and academic administrator. Current Dean, Habib Medical School
- Henry Tumukunde - Former Director, Internal Security Organization (ISO)
- Hakim Zziwa, Film Director, Producer and Cinematographer
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ James Kabengwa (24 July 2020). "Kanyike now appointed State minister for Disability". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ Kyamutetera, Muhereza (8 January 2023). "From Lockheed Martin to Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies; Meet Brian Kwesiga, a Systems Engineer from Rukungiri, Uganda making moves in the US defence and aerospace world". CEO East Africa.
- ^ "Judiciary: The Republic of Uganda".
- ^ "Hon. Justice Musa Ssekaana Website - ABOUT ME".
External links
- Kibuli Secondary School: General Information
- Fire Guts Kibuli Secondary School Dormitory
- When Will New Katikkiro Visit Kibuli Mosque?
