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| name = Kako Senior Secondary School
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| motto = "'''Education Is My Birth Right'''"
| motto = "Education Is My Birth Right"{{fact|date=May 2017}}
| established = 1963
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| type = [[State school|Public]] [[Middle School]] and [[High School]] (8–13)
| type = [[State school|Public]] [[Middle School]] and [[High School]] (8–13)
| head_name = Headteacher
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| head = Jack Ssengendo
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| website = [http://www.kako.sc.ug/ Homepage]
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'''Kako Senior Secondary School''' is a government aided, mixed boarding middle and high school (grades 8 - 13) in [[Uganda]], the third-largest economy in [[East Africa]].
'''Kako Senior Secondary School''' is a government aided, mixed boarding middle and high school (grades 8–13) in [[Uganda]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediacentre.go.ug/spotlight/president-graces-kako-ss-golden-jubilee-fete|title=President Graces Kako SS Golden Jubilee Fete|publisher=Uganda Media Centre|accessdate=24 July 2014}}</ref>


==Location==
==Location==
The school campus is situated on ''Kako Hill'', approximately {{convert|13|km|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.<ref>{{cite web|
The school campus is situated on Kako Hill, approximately {{convert|13|km|mi}} by road east of [[Masaka]], off the road to [[Bukakata]]. Kako is situated on the northeastern shores of [[Lake Victoria]], the second-largest freshwater lake in the world.<ref>{{cite web|
url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kako%20(Masaka)&toplace=Masaka%20(Masaka)&fromlat=-0.2983333&tolat=-0.3127778&fromlng=31.8058333&tolng=31.7130556|
url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kako%20(Masaka)&toplace=Masaka%20(Masaka)&fromlat=-0.2983333&tolat=-0.3127778&fromlng=31.8058333&tolng=31.7130556|
publisher=Globefeed.com|title=Map Showing Masaka And Kako With Distance Marker|accessdate=24 July 2014}}</ref> Kako lies approximately {{convert|136|km|mi}}, southwest of [[Kampala]], the [[capital city|capital]] of Uganda and the largest city in that country.<ref>{{cite web|title=Travel Distance Between Kampala And Kako With Map|publisher=Globefeed.com|accessdate=24 July 2014|
publisher=Globefeed.com|title=Map Showing Masaka And Kako With Distance Marker|accessdate=24 July 2014}}</ref> The campus lies approximately {{convert|136|km|mi}} southwest of [[Kampala]], the [[capital city|capital]] and largest city of Uganda.<ref>{{cite web|title=Travel Distance Between Kampala And Kako With Map|publisher=Globefeed.com|accessdate=24 July 2014|
url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%20()&toplace=Kako%20(Masaka)&fromlat=0.3155556&tolat=-0.2983333&fromlng=32.5655556&tolng=31.8058333}}</ref> The coordinates of Kako Senior Secondary School are:0°18'19.0"S, 31°48'26.0"E (Latitude:-0.305278; Longitude:31.807222).<ref>{{cite web|
url=http://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/Uganda_Distance_Result.asp?fromplace=Kampala%20()&toplace=Kako%20(Masaka)&fromlat=0.3155556&tolat=-0.2983333&fromlng=32.5655556&tolng=31.8058333}}</ref> The coordinates of Kako Senior Secondary School are: 0°18'19.0"S, 31°48'26.0"E (Latitude: -0.305278; Longitude: 31.807222).<ref>{{cite web|
url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B018'19.0%22S+31%C2%B048'26.0%22E/@-0.3052778,31.8072222,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0|title=Location of Kako Senior Secondary School At Google Maps| first=.|last=Google|publisher=[[Google|Google Maps]]|accessdate=24 July 2014}}</ref>
url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B018'19.0%22S+31%C2%B048'26.0%22E/@-0.3052778,31.8072222,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0|title=Location of Kako Senior Secondary School At Google Maps| publisher=[[Google|Google Maps]]|accessdate=24 July 2014}}</ref>



==History==
==History==
The school was founded in 1963 by several individuals in the Anglican Church in what was then the West Buganda Diocese. These included the following:
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
* Timeseo Kiswa
* Mesusera Kayongo
* Canon Erisa Wamala
* Mesusera Musoke
* Canon Yokana Mukasa
* Asanasiyo Kamya
* Zefania Kiganda
}}


The late Tomasi Ssemukasa, at the time 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Fete As Kako SSS Marks Golden Jubilee|url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Big-fete-as-Kako-SS-marks-golden-jubilee/-/688334/2391116/-/ph5biiz/-/index.html|

first=Michael J.| last=Ssali|date=21 July 2014|accessdate=24 July 2014|publisher=[[Daily Monitor]]}}</ref>



==Academics==
==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 computer science, metalworking, woodworking, carpentry, and nutrition. At the A-Level, both art and science are offered.



==Prominent alumni==
==Prominent alumni==
The following prominent people attended Kako Senior Secondary School:
# [[Salim Saleh]] - High-ranking Military Officer in the [[Uganda People's Defence Force|UPDF]]. Formerly, Uganda's [[Microfinance|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]]<ref>{{cite web|
url=http://chimpreports.com/index.php/sport/12385-kamoga%3A-gov%E2%80%99t-responsible-for-poor-performance-in-athletics.html|
title=Kamoga: Government Responsible For Poor Performance In Athletics|date=24 August 2013|first=Elly| last=Kyeyune|accessdate=24 July 2014|publisher=ChimpReports.Com}}</ref>
# Captain Frank Musisi - Commanding Officer for Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, [[United States Army]], [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chimpreports.com/index.php/mobile/people/14399-meet-ugandan-born-us-marine.html|title=Ugandan-Born US Marine Shines|first=Rogers|last=Atukunda|date=23 November 2013|accessdate=24 July 2014|publisher=ChimpReports.Com}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.kako.sc.ug/ Website of Kako Senior Secondary School]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140809162253/http://www.kako.sc.ug/ Website of Kako Senior Secondary School]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130328025352/http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/12/707756 Rankings of All Accredited Senior Secondary Schools In Uganda In 2009]
* [http://allafrica.com/stories/201407230491.html?page=2 Uganda: Fundraisers a Waste of Time, Says Museveni]
* [http://www.observer.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7111:-top-10-schools-in-last-10-years Top Schools In Uganda: 2000 - 2010]


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Latest revision as of 18:44, 15 May 2022

Kako Senior Secondary School
Location
Map
Masaka
,
Masaka District

Uganda
Coordinates0°18′19″S 31°48′26″E / 0.30528°S 31.80722°E / -0.30528; 31.80722
Information
TypePublic Middle School and High School (8–13)
Motto"Education Is My Birth Right"[citation needed]
Established1963
HeadteacherJack Ssengendo
WebsiteHomepage

Kako Senior Secondary School is a government aided, mixed boarding middle and high school (grades 8–13) in Uganda.[1]

Location

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The school campus is situated on Kako Hill, approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) by road east of Masaka, off the road to Bukakata. Kako is situated on the northeastern shores of Lake Victoria, the second-largest freshwater lake in the world.[2] The campus lies approximately 136 kilometres (85 mi) southwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[3] The coordinates of Kako Senior Secondary School are: 0°18'19.0"S, 31°48'26.0"E (Latitude: -0.305278; Longitude: 31.807222).[4]

History

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The school was founded in 1963 by several individuals in the Anglican Church in what was then the West Buganda Diocese. These included the following:

  • Timeseo Kiswa
  • Mesusera Kayongo
  • Canon Erisa Wamala
  • Mesusera Musoke
  • Canon Yokana Mukasa
  • Asanasiyo Kamya
  • Zefania Kiganda

The late Tomasi Ssemukasa, at the time 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.[5]

Academics

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Kako Senior Secondary School teaches the subjects commonly taught at O-Level and A-Level. In addition, the school teaches practical vocational subjects including computer science, metalworking, woodworking, carpentry, and nutrition. At the A-Level, both art and science are offered.

Prominent alumni

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The following prominent people attended Kako Senior Secondary School:

  1. 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.
  2. Davis Kamoga - Bronze Medal winner in 400 meters at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia[6]
  3. Captain Frank Musisi - Commanding Officer for Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, United States Army, New Orleans, Louisiana.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "President Graces Kako SS Golden Jubilee Fete". Uganda Media Centre. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Map Showing Masaka And Kako With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Travel Distance Between Kampala And Kako With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Location of Kako Senior Secondary School At Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  5. ^ Ssali, Michael J. (21 July 2014). "Big Fete As Kako SSS Marks Golden Jubilee". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  6. ^ Kyeyune, Elly (24 August 2013). "Kamoga: Government Responsible For Poor Performance In Athletics". ChimpReports.Com. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  7. ^ Atukunda, Rogers (23 November 2013). "Ugandan-Born US Marine Shines". ChimpReports.Com. Retrieved 24 July 2014.[permanent dead link‍]
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