Uganda to send over 1,500 athletes to 2025 FEASSSA Games in Kenya

Uganda is set to be represented by an impressive contingent of over 1,500 athletes at this year’s edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games, scheduled to take place from August 12 to 24, 2025, in Kakamega City, Kenya.

The event will be hosted at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County.

The announcement was made by Justus Mugisha, President of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), during the recently concluded USSSA National Ball Games I and U-20 Boys Football tournaments, held at Bukedea Comprehensive School and Ngora High School respectively.

According to Mugisha, Uganda will once again field athletes across 15 disciplines, including football, handball, 3x3 and 5x5 basketball, volleyball, athletics, table tennis, hockey, netball, rugby 7s, and badminton, among others.

“As Uganda, we are fully prepared to send athletes who are ready to defend the title we currently hold. We dominated almost every discipline during last year’s event hosted in Uganda,” Mugisha said.

In 2024, Uganda hosted the FEASSSA Games at Bukedea Comprehensive and Amus College School, where the national team successfully defended its overall championship title.

Mugisha also highlighted the growing professionalism and discipline within the tournament:

“In the past, we had unfortunate incidents, such as coaches fighting on the pitch. This year, we’ve seen remarkable professionalism and maturity. Most importantly, we are making great strides in eliminating mercenaries from school sports. I can confidently say that 95% of our athletes are genuine students.”

Rev. Canon Duncan Mugumya, Commissioner for Physical Education and Sports at the Ministry of Education, commended the successful organization of the 2025 USSSA National Ball Games I. He emphasized that such events reflect Uganda’s growing potential on the continental stage.

Mugumya encouraged young athletes to maintain discipline, focus, and commitment, noting that standout performances could lead to both continental and international opportunities.

During  last year’s FEASSSA games Uganda collected a total of  13 Gold, 14 Silver, and 11 bronze for a total of 38 medals, Kenya won 11 Gold, 11 Silver and 6 bronze for 28 medals, Rwanda had 1 Gold,1 Silver and 3 Bronze for 5 medals, Burundi had 1 Gold, zero Silver and 3 bronze accumulating to 3 medals while Tanzania got 0 Gold, 0 Silver and 2 Bronze medals totaling to 3 medals.

The championship attracted 3,526 athletes, with Uganda contributing 1,590, followed by Kenya (1,300), Tanzania (443), Rwanda (162), and Burundi (31).