KAMPALA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE MINISTRIES

Keri arrives

2011-08-15T01:13:00.000-07:00

The long awaited arrival of Keri Ingraham soon came to pass as she arrived at the children's home on the 4th August 2011.

Coach Keri as the children fondly call her is visiting the children's home and will be staying with the children for more than three months. All the children are excited about this especially with her bible study and basketball lessons.
Last week she held a basketball clinic for children at the Resurrection life church on Entebbe road and more than 4o children both boys and girls participated. She will be holding weekly basketball lessons at two different schools alongside tennis and bible classes at the Children's Home.

We welcome you Keri and wish you a good adventure with the children in Uganda.

Crane School wins innagural Pass it on Soccer Gala

2011-08-08T05:28:00.000-07:00

Crane Educational Center has won the innagural Passit -on Soccer- KSEM organised soccer gala. The gala which attracted 4 teams was held at the Rubaga Sports Complex under construction.

Passit On soccer Founder Vivek Ramakrishnan who also took part in the organising of the activities handed over the trophy. Also present was the Secretary General of the Uganda Youth Footballl Association Mr. Abdul Sulaiman Ssemugenyi and the Director of Crane Educational Center Mr. David Luzinda.

KSEM administrator Moses Kalanzi called upon participant to uphold discipline as a vital aspect of their sporting lives. The function was closed by KSEM Director and founder Mr. Daniel Kisseka Ntale who encouraged youths to actively participate in developing their communities.

Sports Gift Donates

2011-05-28T04:07:00.000-07:00

Sports Gift(www.sportsgift.org/) a US-based Charity organisation has donated sports items to KSEM. The items which included 6 soccer uniforms, 30 soccer balls, 20 cones,48 soccer cleats and 60 shin guards among others were received this month.

KSEM friends in the US led by Artur Urbanski and Marek Urbanski a professional footballer covered the shipment of these items to Uganda. Artur and Marek and Chris have also put together a fundraising webpage for the purpose(http://kampalaschoolsportsfund.com/)

The items were distributed to members of KSEM Children's Home. Other items were distributed to a girls soccer team in Kampala and Rubaga boys Primary school. Another local youth coach, who coaches St. Julian High School was also given 5 balls in the same regard.

Other items in the shipment included ball pumps, clipboards, cones and flags. Also Knit with love a Carlifonia-based charity donated knit caps to the children.(www.knitwithlove.org)

We would like to thank everyone who made this possible. Many thanks go to Claire Baxter at Sports Gift, Lindsay Baxter at Knit with Love and to Artur,Chris and Marek Urbanski for the love and support.

Jill, Jo and Hayley visit

2011-05-02T23:36:00.000-07:00

We were belessed with the visit of Daniel's Promise Trustee Jill Gradon and two of her friends to the Children's orphanage. Jill, Hayley and Jo arrived in Uganda on Friday 28 April and spent 4 days with the children. It was all fun having them here and sharing their love with the boys.

The climax of the activities was a beach party for the boys which they enjoyed very much. Thank you Jill, Jo and Hayley for the love.

KSEM CHILDREN IN STREET EVANGELISM DRIVE

2011-04-18T23:43:00.000-07:00

Sunday 10th April marked a significant day for the KSEM family as the children were ushered into a new meaning of life. Ten members of the Children's Home took to the streets to share their love and the message of the gospel to vulnearble children on the streets of Kampala.

The team led by the Home's warden and caretaker Geofrey Ssemakula preached to the children and shared goodies with them. The boys bought cakes, buscuits ad icecream for the street children and talked to them sharing their testimonies and encouraging them.

Among the members who shared with the children were two former street children9but now members of the children's Home) Joseph Otundiri who spent six months on the streets and Eria Kalule who also spent six months on the streets of both Jinja and Kampala towns. This was a significant step as frmer street children shared with children challenged by street life.

The KSEM family has decided to make this a routine program urging its child members to share the love with other children challenged by social issues.

Not Ashamed Visit KSEM Home

2011-04-18T23:33:00.000-07:00

KSEM Children home recently recieved guests from the Not Ashamed Musical group, the Michigan-based Gospel band was in the country for a series of Concerts and cahrity activities.

Kampala School fo Excellence Ministries Children's Home was blessed to host the Ten-member group to our facility in Rubaga. The team shared love with the children and heard testimonies from them. The team commended the work done by the Daniel Promise Charity and Kampala School fo Excellence Ministries is reaching out to the children and supporting them.

They donated customised soccer balls with a gospel message to be used in the sports ministry. KSEM runs a very vibrant soccer ministry which reaches out to youths and children sharing the gospel through football.

The Not Ashamed team promised to work together with the Charity in Uganda to help children from Vulnerable backgrounds. They donated clothes and other items to the children.

School of Excellence-Ex-players Partnership take Masaka by storm

2011-02-28T22:21:00.000-08:00

Local authorities have been called upon to take interest in the development of youth. Speaking at the close of the soccer clinic at Kijjabwemi in Masaka on Saturday , Former Villa and Cranes defender Daniel Ntale who also spearheaded the partnership with the charity asked local leaders to support grassroots initiative aimed at tapping talents. The Ex-players played a football match with Kijjabwemi football Club after conducting a series of soccer drills.

The Uganda Ex-players Association have partnered with Kampala School of Excellence Ministries a local Childrens’ Sports charity to conduct a countrywide talent search through a series of soccer clinics. The program supported by SAMONA Beauty products and Jodana Sports Management is expected to end in December 2011. The move is aimed at complementing efforts towards development of grassroots youth soccer and creating awareness about various social challenges relating to children and youths. The Project which has so far reached over 1200 children in the 5 Divisions of Kampala has also been implemented in Masaka and Mityana districts. Using their fame and technical football knowledge, formers players are inspiring talents and motivating communities to support these youngsters.

Jodana Sports Management donated a full set of jerseys to Masaka Soccer Academy at a function attended by a mammoth crowd. Former Cranes defender and Police FC coach Deo Sserwada advised the younger stars to desist from risky social behavior for successful soccer careers.

Paul Kiwalabye, the Director of Blessings Junior School , one of the schools that participate in the exercise commended the partners for the tremendous work in reaching out to children in rural areas. According to the Ex-players, they will be extending the program to Kalangala, Kabale and Gulu districts in March 2011 before moving to other areas of the nation.

Tackle Africa lauds School of Excellence

2011-02-01T07:18:00.001-08:00

Kampala school of Excellence Ministries has been lauded for its contribution in using sports a a tool for community mobilisation. This according to Yianny Iaonnou, Coaching Development Manager at Tackle Africa is a sure way of mobilising communities for development. This was at KSEM's weekly program in Naguru a suburb of Kampala. Tackle Africa is a UK sports charity which execute health messaging and HIV/AIDS education through soccer. Tackle Africa is currently involved with partners on projects in more than 6 African countries.

Tackle Africa also does coaching education for coaches involved with youths in the communities especially with regard to Coaching with Health Messaging. Currently they have trained a large number of youth coaches in Uganda and this January over 20 coaches undertook the Beginners level course. Kampala School of Excellence Ministries has sent one of its youth coaches Moses Kalanzi for the course.

Kampala School of Excellence partners with the Uganda EX-Players Association to organise soccer clinics for children and youths in a number of areas in Kampala and beyond. This year alone the Partnership with the EX-players supported by SAMONA beauty products has reached a total of 800 children. Three Sports Clinics have been organised in the different divisions of Kampala starting with Central Division at Nakivubo Stadium, Kibuli Police and Naguru Police grounds.

Yianny was flanked by Ndunda Mukonyo, Tackle Africa Project Manager for Kenya who also manages a girls soccer project in Kenya aimed at empowering young girls and protecting them from social evils. Ndunda advised KSEM to consider reaching out to the girls and also to add Community sanitation work as part of the organisation's strategic activities.

KSEM runs a girls ministry called Girls Hope specifically founded to cater for the needs both spiritual and material of the young girls in the communities where we operate. The ministry is managed by Brenda Kawuma, a former top model and sports woman.

Uganda Police Force hails School of Excellence Ministries

2011-01-31T04:10:00.000-08:00

Kampala School of Excellence Ministries has been hailed by the Uganda Police Force for its efforts in reaching out to children and youths through sports. This was contained in the message read out by Police Football Club Coach Angello Lonyensi at the closing of the Children Sports Clinic organised by Kampala School of Excellence Ministries at Police Headquarters in Kibuli recently.

Mr Lonyensi who represented Uganda Police Sports Department said initiatives like these aimed at tapping talents and creating awareness on social challenges should be supported by both government and the private sector. Flanked by another Police Football Club Coach Deo Sserwadda, the officer challenged the youths who participated in the clinic to do something for their communities before asking for support from the authorities.

The clinic involved a number of games and sports including Rounders, soccer, Rugby, Tennis and Netball. A number of board games were also present as over 300 youths each took turns at the different games. The event was organised in partnership with the Uganda Police Community Policing Department and the Ex-players Football Association who provided basic football skills to the youths.

KSEM Administrator Moses Kalanzi thanked the EX-players Association for their continued support to the mission and lauded SAMONA Beauty products for their unwavering support to the event. The company sponsors the outreach programs by offering cosmetics, scholastic materials to be awarded to participants.

At the same

The event was sponsored by SAMONA BEAUTY PRODUCTS LTD, a cosmetics company which supports initiatives involving children. The company has pledged to extend support to the Ministry's outreach programs in the communities.

School of Excellence in Partnership with Ex-players

2011-01-29T04:02:00.000-08:00

Kampala school of Excellence Ministries has partnered with the Uganda Ex-players Association to promote the organisation soccer programs this year. The organisation has embarked on strategic partnerships with sports organisations to promote a number of programs.

The Uganda Ex-players association which brings together former football players in the country will be conducting a series of sports clinics aimed at passing on skills and inspiration to youths and children in the regions where the organisation operates.

The partnership was crowned off with a holiday soccer clinic organised by the wto partners which was also supported by SAMONA beauty products a cosmetics company which availed the awards to the participants. Jodana Sports Management, a sports management and marketing firm also sponsored the event with sports equipment to the participants.

The program will be running in different districts of Uganda until December 2011

KSE JUNIORS DRAW PROLINE SOCCER ACADEMY

2011-01-23T08:08:00.000-08:00

Kampala School of Excellence Juniors on Saturday 22 January were forced into a 1-1 draw with one of the country's top soccer academy Proline Soccer Academy at Lugogo Sports Complex. The boys who played an early morning game with their hosts exhibited a spectacular display of talent and composure against the nation's best talents.

An Ivan Makula early goal was all the Excellence boys could afford in a highly-billed friendly match. This is the first time the Excellence lads were having a face-off with Proline soccer academy which has links with England defender Rio Ferdinand.

Undoubtedly one of the best soccer academies in Uganda, Proline soccer academy is owned and managed by Mujib Kasule a former footballer-turned soccer administrator. The later is also a friend to Excellence Ministries Director and founder Daniel Kisseka Ntale also a former national team player.

Both sides exhibited rare talents at a match watched by over 100 fans. Kampala School of Excellence Juniors are the academy side of Kampala School of Excellence Football Club which is managed by Kampala School of Excellence Ministries a local Charity organisation which is involved with promoting talents.

Double triumph for Johnson

2011-01-21T02:23:00.000-08:00

He is just like all ordinary 13 year-olds at a first-time approach, the sheepish smile and naughtiness combined, but Johnson is much more than that. Johnson is a prefect at school meaning he has leadership responsibilities yet when the boys sought to elect a person in charge of looking after the games and sports equipment at the orphanage he was the first to be nominated.

He is a darling of many at school not so much for his academic abilities but for his friendliness and a hardworking character. Yet despite all these he still tops his class at the Crane Education center, a thing he has done for the last one and a half years since he joined the school.

His teachers were all praises for him upon learning that he had scored a first grade in his Primary leaving examinations. According to his class teacher, although they were happy that he had scored a first grade, they were not surprised adding that Johnson has always been hardworking and thus deserved this.

Johnson who also doubles as the school's football captain and sports prefect was all smiles when the news of his performance was brought to him. " God has been good to me, he helped me perform well, i think i deserved it" was all he could say.

This comes barely a month after Johnson was honored with the region's highest award for his age category in soccer. He was both the the top scorer and best player at the regional youth soccer championships for Kampala held at Nkumba a fortnight ago. His success in these endeavors brings to light the support he has received in both his education and talent development.

Johnson is able to go to school thanks to the support accorded to the Home by the Daniel's Promise Charity founded by Denise Gwatkin in 2008. He is supported for his education and general welfare by the Charity which supports the Kampala School of Excellence Ministries Children's Home.

A first grade for Johnson

2011-01-20T23:44:00.000-08:00

Wild cheers engulfed the Home as the results of the 2010 Primary Leaving Examinations were announced. 4 boys of the 32 at the Home sat for their examinations in November and they were among the thousands whose results were released yesterday.

Johnson Musinguzi who tops his class at the Crane Educational Center scored eleven aggregates making a first grade, Jimmy Ssebunnya scored 18 aggregates in second grade, Experito Kimbugwe scored 25 aggregates while Joseph Katta scored 27 aggregates both in third grade. None of the boys failed the exams which are transitional from Primary school(which lasts for seven years) to secondary school.

The four boys will join Abdu Ssekitto, Abdu Ssebunnya, Kenny Sserunjogi and Sebuwuufu Manfred who are already in Secondary school. We thank you all our supporters for the support you have given to the boys. Many thanks to the boys sponsors Claire Wain, Jane Hannon, Jenny Gray and Tim Sunnucks for supporting the boys.

A fridge for the boys

2011-01-20T22:52:00.000-08:00

Denise Gwatkin's recent trip to Uganda left a big mark on the lives of the children at the Orphanage. The visit though brief was remarkable for different things the charity was able to do for the boys. Apart from her daily tennis routines at the home, Denise took out the boys to Aero beach Entebbe for a fun day.

The journey to the beach was without inconveniences as the bus was stopped by the Traffic police for an offense we are yet to know. Nevertheless the boys had a nice time at the beach which is found on lake Victoria, the largest natural lake on the continent.

The charity also procured a refrigerator for the Home. The boys will have the pleasure of drinking boiled water which is then cooled. The fridge will also keep vegetables and other food stuff fresh. This means that the Home will be able to buy foodstuff in bulk to be kept cold for a longer period.

Denise also bought curtains for the Home. The new Home is a storied Bungalow with many windows. There was a lot of light coming in from the outside both during the day and in the night meaning also that the boys had no privacy from the neighbors.

Many thanks to Daniel's Promise charity for the support to the Home

A new screen for the Children's Home

2011-01-13T08:57:00.000-08:00

Excitement is high at the Children's home with the recent donation of a 42 inch flat screen Televsion set. The TV which was supposed to be the children's Christmas present arrived a bit late but without the excitement of having a new and larger set.

The TV which was donated by the Charity Daniel's Promise which supports the Home, has been fully installed. Wild cheers filled the living room when the set was switched on for the first time. Many could not wait to touch the wide screen and the boys scrambled for seats near the huge set.

With a number of cartoon DVDs and movies which Denise came along with on her trip recently, the boys are kept busy all day. According to Denise Gwatkin's ,Daniel's Promise Charity founder, the charity is committing itself to paying Digital Satelite TV subscriptions for the bosy to watch their favourite programs.

Since many boys have been sneaking out of the home to go to watch premier league games at different locations for a price, the Charity is going an extra mile to cover this. Many thanks to all our sponsors who have committed to sponsoring the DSTV . Many thanks to Rosemary Bailey, Razena Shaw, Jane Hannon and the rest for this kind gesture.

Daniels Promise Trustee Visit Children's Home

2011-01-13T07:57:00.000-08:00

We are happy to report about Denise Gwatkin's recent trip to Uganda. Denise was here on her annual visit to the Charity she helps to support. Daniel's Promise Charity supports the Kampala School of Excellence Ministries Children's Home. The charity has been extending education,feeding and shelter support for 32 boys at the Children's home in Rubaga since late 2008.

Denise was in the country between January 1st until January 11 2011 through which she was engaged in a number of activities. Denise taught the children tennis on all days during her trip and she was amazed by their adaptability to the game. Denise is a tennis coach who played for the England Tennis team during her career.

In 2008 inspired by a vision from God, Denise came to Uganda and got in touch with Daniel Ntale a retired football player who had given up football to help children from vulnerable backgrounds with soccer skills. Subsequently Denise founded the Charity Daniels Promise in the UK to fundraise support for the Kampala School of Excellence Ministries Children's Home.

KSEM GHANA-BASED DUO DOING WELL

2010-11-15T08:12:00.000-08:00

News coming from Accra are that the sensational duo of Mohamed Kanakulya and Cephas Persie Matsiko are doing quite well with top second division side Highlanders Football Club.
In a recent email to the KSE FC president,HighlandersPresident George Otent Arthur revealed that the pair have adapted well to the Ghananian have secured first team places.

The two players are the second batch of KSE FC players to feature in Ghana following in the footsteps of Henry Kasirye and Yasin Muyimba who have since joined the Rwanda Premier League for Mukura FC.

Kanakulya a Uganda U-17 International has since shifted from the Defence to a more relaxed position which matches his style of play. Voted among Uganda's best young defenders at age 15,Junior Kanakulya has seen a rise in his talent.The agile Midfielder has played in Uganda's Second league for the third consecutive time which has earned him a lot of experience at a tender age and his recent call upto the national U-17 was no mistake.

Yet his striking counterpart Cephas Persie Matsiko is no joke either. The 6ft striker who gained a reputation forscoring in the dying minutes has had wonderful season at the Club before relocating to Ghana.Matsiko was instrumental in securing KSEFC's win of the YMCA Cup earlier this year scoring 3 of the 8 goals in total.

2010-08-26T05:28:00.000-07:00

Daniels Promise Charity Trustee visits Children Home.
The KSEM children's home received three visitors from the United Kingdom among whom was one of the trustees of Daniels Promise Charity Jill Gradon. Mrs Gradon arrived in the country on 11th August and was flanked by her son Andy Gradon and Helen Amy Crawford a christian youth worker.
The three had a good time with the children playing games with them, engaging them in spiritually motivating activities and taking the boys out to the beach. Andy took off time to display some basic football skills to the boys. Andy who plays football and Tennis in England also has an FA coaching certificate.

The most interesting moment was when the boys were taken out to the beach for a swim and fun in the sand. The crew were treated to a number of games including beach soccer, volleyball, rounders among others.
We would like to thank Jill Gradon, Hellen and Andy for your time with the boys and wish you a nice return home.
Send our regards to a George and his family and to Denise Gwatkin for the support extended to the Ministry.

School of Excellence wins YMCA CUP

2010-07-26T09:55:00.000-07:00

The School of Excellence on Saturday displayed yet another of its excellent ventures by winning the prestigious YMCA CUP. The School of Excellence F.C team beat Rhinos F.C 1-0 in the finals of the YMCA CUP. The senior men's team playing for the first time after a recess period, brushed off a stiff resistance from a charged Rhino's team to win this years cup.

The total which attracted a total of 30 teams, saw School of Excellence F.C beating a number of teams to qualify for the finals after a display of attacking football.
The Excellence team was also lauded by the organizers of the annual tournament for their discipline and exemplary character signifying a high level of sportsmanship.

On his part KSEM director Daniel Ntale thanked members from the participating teams for the good spirit of sportsmaship exhibited throughout the tournament and urged players to always think about God , if they are to succeed in their talents.

KSEFC IN YMCA CUP FINAL

2010-07-21T03:31:00.000-07:00

Kampala school of Excellence Senior Football team are set to win this year's Young Men Christian Association's youth Football Cup. The team put up a spirited fight in the run up to the finals wining all its matches with the exception of a 2-1 loss in the group stages.
The finals are slated for Saturday 24th September at Nakasero Primary School grounds at 4:00pm

School whizzkid excels in sports

2010-06-22T23:52:00.000-07:00

The idea that sports is a great way to facilitate academic achievement has been a subject of much literature and commentary but the empowerment function of sports in this area has superceded many arguments. While many parents in Uganda discourage their children from sports in fear of their children failing to perfom academically, a 12 year old boy at a Kampala Orphanage thinks otherwise.
Johnson Musinguzi's tale as a hopeless boy from an impoverished family whose only redeeming force was soccer is touching. Born in a family of five Johnson's siblings dropped out of school as their father could no longer afford to raise their school dues. Consequently he relocated the family to the village.
It was Johnson's extra-ordinary football talents that saved him from joining his siblings in the village, he was taken under the care of a football coach who persuaded his father not to relocate him to the village arguing that his talents would best be developed in the city center where resources were available and to this he has never regretted.

The little boys was later through acquaintances brought to the Kampala School of Excellence Children's Home where the offer of shelter and an education seemed a lifetime opportunity. Johnson's talents were soon identified and he was selected on the School's Junior soccer team. However one thing remained unclear to him, how would he manage both soccer and class. He found many of his colleagues not so much interested in making academics a priority, this he had realised when his academic progress dwindled drastically.

While he loved the sport and being part of a school group, Johnson appealed to his carers at Kampala School of Excellence Ministries Children's Home to relocate him to another school as to get more concetration in academics. The results were unbelievable, despite having to contend with the challenges of adapting to a new school environment, under a different set-up Johnson's progress report for the First term at the Crane Educational Center were motivation.
According to his class teacher, Johnson only needed a little supervision to make the best grades and soon he was at the top of his class. Johnson is in his final year in primary school and has topped his class twice. His teachers hold confidence in him and believe that he will score a first grade in the Prmary Leaving Exams due in November 2010. He is quick to adapt to new situations and is flexible with challenges.

Beside class Johnson has established himself as an outstanding football player, gifted with a swift left foot, he has scored a number of times for his school football team for which he is their captain. Johnson recently scored a Hatrick in the School's league for his school. He is also a first team player in the Kampala school of Excellence Juniors soccer team.

Besides football johnson participates in athletics and Volleyball. He represented his school in the National school athletics Championships at Kyambogo early this year and will be participating in the National Primary school's volleyball tourney soon.

Meet Martin Sewakiryanga,a teenager with many dreams.

2010-06-16T05:08:00.000-07:00

They say, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a few steps and this could be true of a teenager at the Kampala School of Excellence Children's Home. Martin Ssewakiryanga who makes 14 this year has established himself as an outstanding character amongst the members of this institution.

He may not be quite as intelligent as Johnson Musinguzi who tops his class at Crane Education Center but definitely Martin is destined to prosper with his other interests.

Martin is among the members of the orphanage Art and Crafts group, a passion he shares with Noah Ssenkumba who is his best friend. The two have made beautiful craft and Art materials and have distinguished themselves as ambitious young artists.

But these are not enough for the boy who came from a troubled background with an abusive family, he has a passion for agriculture and animal rearing. Despite the fact that the children's home is located within an enclosure with limited space, Martin dream of having a farm has not been shattered. He has undertaken growing of different food items wherever possible and these have included potatoes, beans, maize corn and Cassava.

Martin is also the owner of three hens which he has reared for the last three months. He bought the chicks from his little savings and is destinedto reap "big" from his sweat.

" I will sell each hen at 10,000 Ug Shs, i will do this during the festive season when the demand is high" says Martin. Martin's are broilers which look for their own fod, he doesn't have to collect food for them. He has build an enclosure just below the water tower where he keeps them away from cats and dogs in the area.

Besides Art and agriculture and rearing birds, Martin plays football for the Kampala School of Excellence Junior team. The left footed player is also a starter on his school's junior and senior teams and has represented the school in both football and athletics.

Martin attributes his character to the ambition to succeed in life made possible by hope he has had since he was admitted at the children's home two years ago.

''Maybe i would be a different person, i was not at the home, i have got a lot of encouragement and guidance which helps me in my activities"

According to the KSEM Director Daniel Ntale, children like Martin need to be assisted in their interests. "He may not be doing well in class but we identify a talent or capability which we build upon to enable him have a brighter future"

And that is the essence of identification and talent development.

Pass It on Soccer Donates to Kampala School of Excellence Ministries

2010-06-16T03:20:00.000-07:00

A US-based international football charity has donated soccer balls and cleats to Kampala School of Excellence Ministries. The equipment which were picked from the postal service on Saturday 12th June were a result of a request made by the organisation a few months ago as a step to boost its youth sports programs.

The equipment included 20 soccer balls and 7 pairs of cleats donated by Pass It on Soccer, a United States based soccer charity run by Vivek Ramakrishnan. While distributing the equipment to the youth teams, KSEM Director Daniel Ntale thanked Pass It on Soccer for their support to talent development and urged other stakeholders in the country to emulate this example.

He also thanked the organisation's founder Vivek Ramakrishnan for his contribution in making the donation arrive to Uganda.

Pass It on Soccer works to provide sports equipment to underserved locations around the globe. It has sent soccer equipment to locations in the united States, Gambia, Uganda, Morroco and Afghanistan.

The organisation works closely with Soccer Beyond borders another US-based international Football charity orgnisation. Kampala School of Excellence Ministries worked closely with Soccer Beyond Borders'Ambassadors Jeff Fonda and Martino Simcik in July 2009 with the organisation of a soccer tournament for orphans, refugee and street children.

Children hold holiday closing party as Denise celebrates two years

2010-06-10T04:20:00.000-07:00

Holiday time was a time for relaxation away from books, the children got to build their spiritual lives through a devotional course supervised by Bongole Patrick with the help of Geofrey our Home Warden.

The holiday was also time for sports and many members participated in different competitions of various sports. We crowned our holidays with a small party which coincided with the birthday of one of our friends baby Denise. A number of children from the community were invited to the hoome for the party which had a number of activities. Denise was marking two years.

The boys acted a play about street life and how their lives were being transformed at the Home, there was miming of different songs, a peagant where different wear was exhibited by children from the community. It was a wonderful way of bidding farewell to the holiday.

Children receive items from Daniels Promise Charity

2010-06-09T04:56:00.000-07:00

The long-awaited shipment from Daniels Promise Charity has arrived giving children at the Kampala School of Excellence Ministries a reason to smile. The

The Consignment sent in March was received by KSEM staff from Salabed cargo on 29 May 2010 and distributed to the children on 1st June 2010.

The items included clothes, books, CD players, toys and a number of shoes both trainer shoes and school shoes.

The items were distributed to the by KSEM staff in full view of KSEM Director Daniel Ntale and all children received a number of items each. The Cargo included over 40 pairs of trainer shoes donated by Mr. Paul Watts the founder of PWP.com a global sport equipment stores.

We are grateful to all those who donated the items to the children. We extend our thanks to the trustees of Daniels Promise Charity Caroline Cardew Smith, Denise Gwatkin and Jill Gradon for the continued support to the children.

Barclays Bank Donates to Kampala School of Excellence Children's Home

2010-06-09T04:25:00.000-07:00

The promotion of care and protection services to orphans and vulnerable children has been boosted with a recent donation of assorted items to the Kampala School of Excellence Children's Home by Barclays Bank Uganda , Nateete Branch.

The items were part of an innitiative by Barclays Bank Uganda to give back to communities. Kampala School of Excellence Ministries was chosen for its tremendous record in offering psycho-social support to Orphans and othe vulnerable children in the area on recommendation from local authorities.

The assorted items which included food items,mosquito nets, schorlastic material and balls were handed over to the Organisation's administrator Moses Kalanzi at the Ministry's offices.

While handing over the items, the team leader Catherine Nakalembe thanked the KSEM management and staff for the tremendous work in support of children and youths from destablised backgrounds and pledged the bank's support for such worthy cause in future when called upon.

On his part the KSEM Administrator Moses Kalanzi thanked the Bank and its employees for extending a helping hand towards the organisation. He reiterated the organisation's commitment to ensure better services for children and expressed optimism that this will be achieved with the intervention of key stakeholders such as Barclays Bank, Nateete Branch.

The bank employees were taken on a guided tour of the facility by the Administrator and later enjoyed games and made counselling sessions with the children. The employees later treated the children to snacks and drinks brought with them.

KSEFC Juniors to play in Uganda Junior League

2010-05-07T23:37:00.000-07:00

Children in the Kampala School of Excellence Ministries are set to participate in this years Uganda Junior league. The youths mainly U-13 and U-15 will compete in this annual event for their first time. The Uganda Junior league has drawn teams from a number of regions attracting a total of 30 teams in anumber of age categories. KSE Juniors are drwan in Pool B and will play their match on 9th May against Every Child Ministries at 10:50 am and will play Mugison the same day in the group matches at 2:00 pm. Mugison is coached by former Cranes international and longtime friend of KSEM director Daniel Kisseka Ntale.

A minute of silence in respect to fallen former Uganda Cranes Internationsl Dennis Obua will be observed before the game.

All games take place at Nakasero Primary School grounds.

Uganda Can play in the World Cup-Makanaky

2010-05-07T22:53:00.000-07:00

Uganda has the potential and talents to play in the world cup if football structures are fully developed, Makanaky who arrived in Uganda on 12/12/09 revealed. This was said during a soccer clinic organised by Kampala School of Excellence Ministries at the climax of the All-stars pre-World Cup Soccer Event

According to the midfield legend, the raw talent exhibited by the children during the different sessions if exploited well through developing youth football structures will help Uganda reach the world cup.Mr. Cyril Makanaky, one of the best players in the 1990 World Cup representing Cameroon was part of a visiting contigent of African Stars that included Cameroon's all-time goal scorer Patrick Mboma and 1990 goal hero Omam Biyik in the country for a couple of Charity events to raise funds for Kampala School of Excellence Ministries a Children's Charity based in Rubaga.

The clinic conducted by the African All stars including Kenya's Henry Mutego, Tonny Luanga, Thomas Opio, Uganda's Polly Ouma, Dan Ntale, Robert Mujabi,Robert Kiweesi and Paul Nkata, Cameroon's Omam Biyik, Cyril Makanacky, Kana Biyik and Maboang Kessack.

The clinic which attracted over 200 players was lauded by the secretary of Uganda Youth Football Association as a step in the development of football in the country. The clinic involved among many things inspirational talks from the football legends, soccer drill sessions, autograph sighing and a 30 minute photo shoot

All Stars Charity Event December 2009 Highlights

2010-04-09T02:18:00.000-07:00

As a means of raising funds, KSEM linked up with the Association of Cameeronian Sportsmen in France to help in organising a charity event with proceeds going to the children’s home. The event was planned to include a fundraising dinner, a scheduled visit to the children’s Home, a football match with a select Uganda national team and a soccer clinic for children and youths. World Ventures Limited a regional Tours and travel company and Orange telecom Uganda a telecom giant funded the organisation of the event. A number of famous ex-African football players were invited to grace the events. These included Africa’s greatest playmaker Cyril Mackanaky Cameroon’s alltime top goal scorer Patrick Mboma, 1990 world cup hero Omam Biyik, his equally succesful brother Omam Biyik, 1990 and 1994 Cameroon world cup hero Maboang Kessack, Belgium-based former Rwanda National team captain Olivier Karekyezi, Kenya’s Henry Mutego, Thomas Opio and Tony Luanga.

While the organisation was not able to raise funds due to a poor turn up at the events, with the participation of the invited African legends, KSEM registered a number of successes especially regarding exposure of the organisation’s ativities. The Minister of Security who was the guest of honour at the fundraising dinner acknowlegded the work being done by KSEM together with its partners in shaping the future of Uganda’s children. Also in attendance was Uganda’s Sports Minister who commended the organisation for their contribution to the developmnt of sports in the country.
The organisation has enjoyed a wide coverage of its activities in the national media since then. With this in view the organisation is also exploring ways of how to work with a number of individuals and organisations who have expressed interest in extending a helping hand.

The football stars visited the children’s home were they shared motivational expereinces with the children. They signed autographs and took pictures with the excited children and promised to extend a helping hand in future when called upon.

More School of Excellence Players called to National team

2010-04-05T01:26:00.000-07:00

A total of four members of Kampala School of Excellence Football team have been called to the national U-17 and U-20 teams in preparations for major tournaments. The players were summoned after intensive scrutiny and scounting undertaken by The Federation of Uganda Football Associations Technical team. Three of the summoned players are on football exchange programs with West-African based football clubs.
Henry Kasirye a midfielder who turns out for Kumasi based Highlanders FC of Ghana has been called to the national U-20 squad. Kasirye has played for a number of teams before his return to Kampala recently. While captain of Kampala School of Excellence Football Club, he led the team to the finals of the Rubaga Second Divison league helping it to qualify to the First Division.
He later moved on to Ivory Coast where he featured for Centre Formation Botou Dientenku in the Ivorian Third league. He soon caught the eyes of Ghana-based Welfare Stars playing in the country's Second Division. Kasirye playing qualities were soon realised by George Arthur Oteng, Chairman of Highlanders Football Club of Ghana who sighned him for the 2009/2010 season. He is currently back in Uganda and has rejoined his former colleagues in training at Kampala School of Excellence Football Club.

His Ghana-based colleague Yasin Muyimba has been called to the national U-17 team that has gone into residential training. Yasin was part of the Kampala School of Excellence Football team that Henry led to the finals of the 2007 Second Division. He moved to Ivory Coast playing for Centre Formation Botou Dientenku together with Henry Kasirye until he caught the attention of Ghana-based Welfare Stars which he played for until his recent calling to the national U-17 team.

Also called to the national U-20 team is Kampala School of Excellence FC's Moses Nsubuga currently playing for Cameroon-based Etoile Sportive ISMACO. Nsubuga was KSEFC's Captain in the Country's first division before he moved to ISMACO on an exchange program.
Another KSEFC player Mohamed Kanakulya also received summons to feature for Uganda's national U-17 team that has gone into residential training shortly before Easter. The youthful defender was part of the Uganda Super 11 selected to play against a team of African Stars in December 2009 which included Cyril Mackanaky, Omam Biyik and Patrick Mboma. Kanakulya currently plays for KSEFC in the Uganda First Division.

2010-04-05T01:09:00.000-07:00

KAMPALA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE MINISTRIES HOLDS HOLIDAY SOCCER GALA FOR DEPRIVED YOUTHS

2010-03-25T23:21:00.000-07:00

Kampala School of Excellence Ministries on January 16th and 20th 2010 held a soccer gala for children. The Gala was targeted to coincide with the start of the new school term. Over 500 children and youths participated in this event with a total of 89 goals scored.

Over 30 teams participated in the tournament which drew teams from around Kampala City area. The 11-aside games were played on a divided field for two days. The participants were of two categories ie the Under 13 and the Under 17.

Despite heavy rains that sogged the dusty field on the first day of the tournament, there was alot of excitement as players from different teams competed for prizes. A number of soccer scouts and coaches were on ground to indentify the best talents for promotion to more competitive teams and leagues.

A huge crowd withered storm and heat on both days to witness the events. An estimated 1000 spectators were there to cheer their teams. The participating teams each donning a particular set of uniforms made a colourful display of spectacular sportsmanship.

The tournament was kicked off with a prayer and screening of players for eligibility. The matches started off shortly until dusk on both the days of the event.

Matches were officiated by senior players from the organisation's Kampala School of Excellence Football Club who had recently undergone a football workshop.

The event was graced by the Director of Kampala School of Excellence Ministries also the Head of Youth Football in Rubaga Division Mr. Daniel Kisseka Ntale. Mr. Ntale a former national football team player encouraged the players to focus on their academic engagements while at the same time developing their talents.

The best teams and players were awarded with medals, balls, football magazines, soccer equipment and scholarstic materials.

Asked why they chose scholarstic materials, KSEM Administrator Moses Kalanzi said the choice for books and other scholarstic material was aimed at helping those players who were preparing for the upcoming school term in relation to the orgnisation's goals of facilitating education through sports.