The 6th edition of the Taibah Schools’ Independence Sports Tournament successfully climaxed at the Taibah International school main campus playground in Bwebajja on Saturday, 3rd October 2026.
It was one championship that fully attained and served the purpose of its founding as boldly retaliated by the head teacher for Taibah International School Annet Nannyonjo.
Sports teaches a number of life skills as discipline, endurance, resilience and teamwork. All these were at play during the 6th edition of the Taibah Schools Independence sports tournament. This is one tournament of love and friendship that promotes talent with corruption and no mercenaries. I appreciate the principal for all the support of this championship since inception; the teachers, students from all competing schools, all the partners and sponsors and the media for blowing this tournament.
Annet Nannyonjo, Head Teacher – Taibah International School
Eight schools competed in a number of sports disciplines to include Football (Boys & Girls), Basketball (U-15 & U-20), Volleyball (Boys & Girls), Netball and Athletics (100M, 100MX4, 400MX4).
It was the first time ever that the athletics event was being competed for among the different schools which interested many students and fans alike.
The hosts Taibah International School were joined by Vikas International School, Pine International School, Trinity Senior Academy, Bethel Covenant College, Kisubi High School, Green Hill Academy and Light Academy Senior School.
Hosts Taibah International School had a clean sweep of all the athletics races on the day with dominance in the girls and boys’ 100m, 100X4 as well as 400X4 races.
In some of the finals played on the final day, Taibah International School U-14 boys football team beat Bethel Covenant College 2-0 courtesy of Brandon Oula’s brace.
Vikas International School edged Green Hill Academy 1-0 in the U-20 boys’ football final with Tuang Nhial’s well taken free-kick the match winner.
In the volleyball final, Kisubi High School beat Taibah International School and Vikas International School was triumphant in the Basketball U-20 final over hosts Taibah International School.
Individual outstanding players were rewarded with special medals of appreciation as the runners up team and victors got trophies.
All schools were given special rewards with every participant taking home a certificate.
The sports competitions commenced on 19th September and climaxed on the 3rd October 2026 with various thrilling finals.
Success stories:
Over the years, some of the key names that have been profiled for excellence including Kizito Lawerence who joined Alacante Spanish academy, Bonobana Slyvia from Bethel high school now Netballer with Victoria university, Nakamya Rebecca from Bethel high school also Netballer with Kyambogo university plus including Zizi Zola from Vikas schools is shinning of basketball at Alupe Kenya University.
2026 Individual top performers:
Athletics:
- Girls 100M: Hailey Nassuuna (Taibah International)
- Boys 100M: Beckham Ogenrwot (Kisubi High School)
- Girls 4X400M: Taibah International School
- Boys 4X400M: Taibah International School
- Girls 4X100M: Taibah International School
- Boys 4X100M: Taibah International School
Football U-15:
- MVP: Baker Sserunjogi (Taibah International School)
- Top scorer: Brandon Oula (Taibah International School)
- Best Defender: Jeremiah Asiimwe (Taibah International School)
- Best Goalkeeper: Jason Musinguzi (Taibah International School)
- Best Midfielder: Parvin Mutesasira (Taibah International School)
- Upcoming: Uwaysi Mindi (Taibah International School)
Football Girls:
- MVP: Rickline Rachael (GreenHill Academy)
- Top Scorer: Malaika Nangono (Pine International School)
- Best Defender: Daniella Katuma (GreenHill Academy)
- Best Goalkeeper: Rickline Rachael (GreenHill Academy)
- Best Midfielder: Tatiana Amani (GreenHill Academy)
Football U-20:
- MVP: Tere Ding (VIKAS International)
- Top Scorer: Douglas Nsamba (Pine International)
- Best Defender: Divin Boimoito (VIKAS International)
- Best Goalkeeper: Dau Nyinkwanyi (VIKAS International)
- Best Midfielder: Martin Kalule (GreenHill Academy)
Basketball U-15:
- MVP: Shiraz Kimuli (Taibah International School)
- Top scorer: Shiraz Kimuli (Taibah International School)
- Best Rebounder: Kur Bagat (Kisubi High School)
- Best disciplined: Joshua Atwiine (Taibah International School)
- Upcoming: Keinan Kiseeka (Taibah International School)
Basketball Girls:
- MVP: Hailey Nassuna (Taibah International School)
- Top scorer: Ella Rae Kwagala (Taibah International School)
- Best Rebounder: Lucie Kihumuro (GreenHill Academy)
- Best disciplined: Sheeba Kobugabe (Taibah International School)
- Upcoming: Shammal Nanyanzi (Taibah International School)
Basketball U-20:
- MVP: Nazerab Adonai (VIKAS International School)
- Top scorer: Nazerab Adonai (VIKAS International School)
- Best Rebounder: Malek Cheb (VIKAS International School)
- Best disciplined: Rayyan Jjuuko (Taibah International School)
- Upcoming: Miguel Wasswa (Taibah International School)
Volleyball Girls:
- MVP: Fatumah Aighar (Taibah International School)
- Power attacker: Fatumah Aighar (Taibah International School)
- Best Libero: Daisy Abaho (Trinity Secondary School)
- Best setter: Vivian Anyakun Wendy (Taibah International School)
- Best Disciplined: Kate Murungi (Taibah International School)
Volleyball Boys:
- MVP: Tonny Junior Oguta (Kisubi High School)
- Power attacker: Tonny Junior Oguta (Kisubi High School)
- Best Libero: Grim Amwine (Kisubi High School)
- Best Setter: Joseph Brandon Muhame (Taibah International School)
- Best disciplined: Muhammad Fauzi (Kisubi High School)
Netball:
- MVP: Angel Patricia Asiimwe (Taibah International School)
- Best Defender: Cecilia Thenjiwe (Taibah International School)
- Best Centre: Roxana (Bethel Covenant College)
- Best scorer: Patricia (Bethel Covenant College)
- Most disciplined: Aceng (Bethel Covenant College)
