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By: Kayiira Jackson
Kawempe Muslim Secondary School has once again proved why it’s Uganda’s undisputed queens of girls’ football — but this time, off the pitch.
In a colourful ceremony held Tuesday at the school’s premises in Kawempe, Kampala, the giants of female football showered their star players with gifts, each girl walking away with a brand-new 32-inch Hisense Smart TV. The gesture was a special “thank you” for years of dominance that has placed Kawempe at the very top of women’s football both locally and regionally.
For over three decades, Kawempe Muslim has been the heartbeat of girls’ football, producing stars, winning championships, and raising Uganda’s flag across Africa. Since 2019 alone, the school has scooped the USSSA Ball Games II twice, conquered East Africa, lifted the Elite League four times, clinched the Finance Trust Women Super League, and even made history at CAF youth tournaments.
The Tuesday event, also marking a farewell for the outgoing School Board of Governors, was graced by UMEA Patron His Highness Prince Kassim Nakibinge. Parents of the players joined in the celebrations, their faces lit with gratitude.
“I pay nothing for my daughter to study here, and today they’ve even gifted her a TV. Kawempe has taken my child to places I never dreamed of,” said an emotional parent, Jane Nakaziba, mother to Dorcus Kisakye.
Former referee Waiswa Ali, father to U16 hotshot Zoena Kampi, hailed the school for giving young girls exposure and opportunities beyond academics.
Explaining the school’s decision, head teacher Hajjati Zulaikah Kibirige said:
“These girls have lifted our name not only in Uganda but across the continent. They deserve every bit of this recognition.”
With an honours list stretching from USSSA crowns to continental medals, Kawempe Muslim’s latest gesture proves that while trophies decorate shelves, it’s the players who carry the true weight of glory — and now, the sparkle of smart screens.
