Established 1963 Website Homepage Founded 1963 | Headteacher Jack Ssengendo Address Uganda | |
Type Public Middle School and High School (8–13) Motto "Education Is My Birth Right" | ||
Kako Senior Secondary School (Kako SSS), is a government aided, mixed boarding middle and high school (grades 8 - 13) in Uganda, the third-largest economy in the East African Community.
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Location
The school campus is situated on Kako Hill, approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi), by road, east of Masaka, off the road to Bukakata, on the northeastern shores of Lake Victoria, the second-largest flesh-water lake in the world. Kako lies approximately 136 kilometres (85 mi), southwest of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country. The coordinates of Kako Senior Secondary School are:0°18'19.0"S, 31°48'26.0"E (Latitude:-0.305278; Longitude:31.807222).
History
The school was founded by several individuals in the Anglican Church in what was then West Buganda Diocese, in 1963. These included the following:
The late Tomasi Ssemukasa, who at that time, was the Sub-county Chief of Mukungwe subcounty, donated land, to which others and the Anglican Church added to accommodate the current school campus. The first headmaster was Mesusera Kayongo, one of the founders.
Academics
Kako Senior Secondary School teaches the subjects commonly taught at O-Level and A-Level. In addition, the school teaches practical vocational subjects including (a) computer science (b) metal work (c) wood work (d) carpentry and (e) food & nutrition. At A-Level, both Science and Art subjects are offered.
Prominent alumni
The following prominent people attended Kako Senior Secondary School:
- Salim Saleh - High-ranking Military Officer in the UPDF. Formerly, Uganda's Minister of State for Microfinance. Senior Adviser to the President of Uganda on military matters.
- Davis Kamoga - Bronze Medal winner in 400 meters at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia
- Captain Frank Musisi - Commanding Officer for Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, United States Army, New Orleans, Louisiana.