East Africa Secondary Schools’ ( FEASSSA) games past winners

The annual East Africa games championship features a number of sporting disciplines; Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Netball, Rugby 15’s, Rugby 7’s, Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Swimming and Athletics. The championship is held in a rotational format among the East African Countries; in the month of August.

Here are the past winners and runners up in the various disciplines (If you are viewing this content on a mobile phone, please use the land scape orientation to have a full view):

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FEASSSA PAST WINNERS 2002-2018 IN ALL DISCIPLINES

SOCCER BOYS

St. Mary’s kitende from Uganda are the record title holders. They have won the championship a record twelve (12) times. They retained the title for eleven years between 2004 and 2014. They were dethroned by their Ugandan counter parts, Buddo SS, this year (2018) in Musanze, Rwanda, after overcoming hosts LDK 4-3 in post match spot kicks.

Here is the list of past soccer boys’ winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2002Kenya, NairobiSt. Anthony’s Kitale, KenyaKibuli SS, Uganda
2003Uganda, KampalaStandard High, UgandaSt. Anthony’s Kitale, Kenya
2004kenya, MombasaSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaStandard High, Uganda
2005Uganda, MbararaSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaStandard High, Uganda
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaMombasa High, Kenya
2007Kenya, KisumuSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaOld Kampala, Uganda
2008Rwanda, KigaliSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaOld Kampala, Uganda
2009Uganda, Fort PortalSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaKibuli SS, Uganda
2010Kenya, NakuruSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaFilbert Bayi, Tanzania
2011Uganda, MbararaSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaKibuli SS, Uganda
2012Burundi, BujumburaSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaETG, Burundi
2013Uganda, LiraSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaEsir, Rwanda
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaKibuli SS, Uganda
2015Rwanda, HuyeMasaka SS, UgandaAlliance SS, Tanzania
2016Kenya, EldoretBarding, KenyaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda
2017Uganda, GuluSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaJinja SS, Uganda
2018Rwanda, MusanzeBuddo SS (Uganda)LDK (Rwanda)

 

SOCCER GIRLS.

Kenya’s Arch Bishop Njenga have won the girls’ soccer trophy four times to be the record title holders. This year, Kenya’s new entrants (Kwale Girls) Shocked last year’s (2017) runners up, Kawempe, 2-1 in a pulsating final to lift their maiden trophy.

Here is the list of past soccer girls’ winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2002Kenya, NairobiArch Bishop Njenga, KenyaMaina Wanjigi, Kenya
2003Uganda, KampalaNangwa, UgandaArch Bishop Njenga, Kenya
2004kenya, MombasaJera Mixed, KenyaWiyeta, Kenya
2005Uganda, MbararaWiyeta, KenyaNyabigena, Kenya
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamWiyeta, KenyaArch Bishop Njenga, Kenya
2007Kenya, KisumuArch Bishop Njenga, KenyaSt. Joseph’s, Rwanda
2008Rwanda, Kigali
2009Uganda, Fort PortalArch Bishop Njenga, KenyaTarTar, Kenya
2010Kenya, NakuruNew Jogoo Road, KenyaApapeki, Rwanda
2011Uganda, MbararaArch Bishop Njenga, KenyaTarTar, Kenya
2012Burundi, BujumburaKawempe Muslim, UgandaSolidarity, Rwanda
2013Uganda, LiraTartar, KenyaSolidarity, Rwanda
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamG.S Kabusunzu, RwandaMakongo, Tanzania
2015Rwanda, HuyeEcotec, BurundiWiyeta, Kenya
2016Kenya, EldoretGS Remera, RwandaSt. John’s Kaloleni, Kenya
2017Uganda, GuluWiyeta, KenyaKawempe Muslim, Uganda

 

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL

The Kenyans have dominated in this category for some time. Malava has lifted the trophy a record six (6) times. Rwanda won the trophy this year (2018) via St. Joseph’s who defeated Kenya’s Malava boys (3 sets to 2) in a high octane finale.

Here is the list of past volleyball boys’ winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2002Kenya, NairobiBokoli SS, KenyaNganwa SS, Kenya
2003Uganda, KampalaMalava Boys, KenyaPaul Bitok, Kenya
2004kenya, MombasaKapsaos, KenyaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda
2005Uganda, MbararaKapsaos, KenyaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaSamitsi, Kenya
2007Kenya, KisumuMalava Boys, KenyaCX Roi, Rwanda
2008Rwanda, KigaliMalava Boys, KenyaSt. Joseph’s, Rwanda
2009Uganda, Fort Portal
2010Kenya, NakuruMalava Boys, KenyaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda
2011Uganda, MbararaCheptil, KenyaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda
2012Burundi, BujumburaCheptil, KenyaG.S.O Butare, Rwanda
2013Uganda, LiraMalava Boys, KenyaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaMalava, Kenya
2015Rwanda, HuyeRusumo, RwandaMalava, Kenya
2016Kenya, EldoretMalava Boys, KenyaApapen, Rwanda
2017Uganda, GuluRusumo, RwandaLuyanzi College, Uganda

 

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

Kenya’s Kwanthanze girls successfully defended their trophy after outwitting 2015 winners, Rwanda’s G.S Indangaburezi, by 3 sets to 0. Kenya’s Lugulu Girls are the record title holders; having lifted the trophy 7 times.

Here is the list of past volleyball  girls’ winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2002Kenya, NairobiMukumu High, kenyaLugulu High, Kenya
2003Uganda, KampalaLugulu High, KenyaMukumu High, Kenya
2004kenya, MombasaLugulu High, KenyaMukumu High, Kenya
2005Uganda, MbararaLugulu High, KenyaKatikamu SDA, Uganda
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamLugulu High, KenyaCheptil, Kenya
2007Kenya, KisumuLugulu High, KenyaCheptil, Kenya
2008Rwanda, KigaliLugulu High, KenyaCheptil, Kenya
2009Uganda, Fort PortalLugulu High, KenyaCheptil, Kenya
2010Kenya, NakuruG.S Indangaburezi, RwandaMalava Girls, Kenya
2011Uganda, MbararaMalava Girls, KenyaCheptil, Kenya
2012Burundi, BujumburaMalava Girls, KenyaCheptil, Kenya
2013Uganda, LiraKwanthanze, KenyaG.S Indangaburezi, Rwanda
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamKwanthanze, KenyaG.S Indangaburezi, Rwanda
2015Rwanda, HuyeG.S Indangaburezi, RwandaKwanthanze, Kenya
2016Kenya, EldoretAIC Kosirai, KenyaSoweto, Kenya
2017Uganda, GuluKwanthanze, KenyaSt. alloys, Rwanda
2018Rwanda, MusanzeKwanthanze, KenyaG.S Indangaburezi, Rwanda

 

BOYS’ HOCKEY

A Kenyan schools’ dominated sport that has seen St. Anthony’s Boys, Kitale, win gold a record 5 times. This year (2018), St. Anthony’s reclaimed their title that they had lost in 2015.

Here is the list of past Hockey boys’ winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2007Kenya, KisumuKamusinga, KenyaCity High, Kenya
2009Uganda, Fort PortalSt. Anthony’s, KenyaKakamega High, Kenya
2011Uganda, MbararaSt. Anthony’s, KenyaKakamega High, Kenya
2012Burundi, BujumburaSt. Anthony’s, KenyaKamusinga, Kenya
2013Uganda, LiraKamusinga, KenyaMaseno School, Kenya
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamKamusinga, KenyaMaseno School, Kenya
2015Rwanda, HuyeSt. Anthony’s, KenyaSt. Charles Lwanga, uganda
2016Kenya, EldoretKamusinga, KenyaSt. Anthony’s, Kenya
2017Uganda, GuluKisumu Day, KenyaSt. Charles Lwanga Kasasa, Uganda
2018Rwanda, MusanzeSt. Anthony’s, KenyaMusingu, Kenya

 

GIRLS’ HOCKEY

Kenya has continued to dominate in the girls’ hockey category scooping the top two spots year in year out. Sinyolo girls have won gold a record five times. Sinyolo have been in emphatic form lifting the trophy 5 times in a row, between 2013 and 2017.

Here is the list of past Hockey girls’ winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2008Rwanda, KigaliKerugoya Girls, KenyaPangani Girls, Kenya
2009Uganda, Fort PortalKerugoya Girls, KenyaKapkolei, Kenya
2011Uganda, MbararaKerugoya Girls, KenyaKapkolei, Kenya
2012Burundi, BujumburaKerugoya Girls, KenyaKapkolei, Kenya
2013Uganda, LiraSinyolo, KenyaKerugoya, Kenya
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamSinyolo, KenyaSt. John’s Kaloleni, Kenya
2015Rwanda, HuyeSinyolo, KenyaTrans Nzoia Mixed, Kenya
2016Kenya, EldoretSinyolo, KenyaTigoi Girls, Kenya
2017Uganda, GuluSinyolo, KenyaSt. Cecilia, Miskhu, Kenya
2018Rwanda, MusanzeTrans Nzoia Girls, KenyaTigoi Girls, Kenya

 

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Rwanda’s Ape Rugunga successfully defended their title after over powering Uganda’s Buddo S.S by 87 to 66 baskets in an exciting final played Rwanda’s St. Stephen courts played on Sunday 19th August, 2018. Kenya’a Laiser Hill are the record holders; having lifted the trophy seven times.

Here is the list of past Basketball boys’ winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2002Kenya, NairobiMaseno school, KenyaSt. Austin’s Academy, Kenya
2003Uganda, KampalaLaiser Hill, KenyaKitante, Uganda
2004kenya, MombasaManjasi, UgandaLaiser Hill, Kenya
2005Uganda, MbararaLaiser Hill, KenyaGisenyi, Rwanda
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamLaiser Hill, KenyaMakongo, Tanzania
2007Kenya, KisumuMaseno school, KenyaLaiser Hill, Kenya
2008Rwanda, KigaliMaseno school, KenyaLaiser Hill, Kenya
2009Uganda, Fort PortalLaiser Hill, KenyaBentiu, South Sudan
2010Kenya, NakuruLaiser Hill, KenyaBentiu, South Sudan
2011Uganda, MbararaLaiser Hill, KenyaBentiu, South Sudan
2012Burundi, BujumburaLaiser Hill, KenyaLND Rohero, Burundi
2013Uganda, LiraUpper Hill, KenyaLubiri S.S, Uganda
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamLoard Baden Powel, TanzaniaMakongo, Tanzania
2015Rwanda, HuyeETG Nyakabiga, BurundiUpper Hill, Kenya
2016Kenya, EldoretAPE Rugunga, RwandaETG Nyakabiga, Burundi
2017Uganda, GuluAPE Rugunga, RwandaBuddo SS, Uganda
2018Rwanda, MusanzeAPE Rugunga, RwandaBuddo SS, Uganda

 

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Buddo S.S from Uganda defeated fellow compatriots, St. Mary’s Kitende, by 73 to 45 baskets, this year in Musanze (Rwanda) to defend their title. Kenya’s Mombasa High has won the trophy more times than any other team; having won gold 4 times in a row between 2005 and 2008.

Here is the list of past Basketball girls’ winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2002Kenya, NairobiKamukunji SS, KenyaNabisunsa, Uganda
2003Uganda, KampalaNabisunsa, UgandaKamukunji SS, Kenya
2004kenya, MombasaNajja High School, UgandaNabisunsa, Uganda
2005Uganda, MbararaMombasa High, KenyaKamukunji SS, Kenya
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamMombasa High, KenyaTigoi, Kenya
2007Kenya, KisumuMombasa High, KenyaDon Bosco, Burundi
2008Rwanda, KigaliMombasa High, KenyaDon Bosco, Burundi
2009Uganda, Fort PortalTigoi, KenyaLycee S.O.S, Burundi
2010Kenya, NakuruTigoi, KenyaShimba Hills, Kenya
2011Uganda, MbararaTigoi, KenyaLycee S.O.S, Burundi
2012Burundi, BujumburaLycee S.O.S, BurundiShimba Hills, Kenya
2013Uganda, LiraShimba Hills, KenyaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamShimba Hills, KenyaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda
2015Rwanda, HuyeSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaShimba Hills, Kenya
2016Kenya, EldoretKaya Tiwi, KenyaLDL Tanganyika, Burundi
2017Uganda, GuluBuddo SS, UgandaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda
2018Rwanda, MusanzeBuddo SS, UgandaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda

 

BOYS’ HANDBALL

Teams from Rwanda and Uganda have dominated this discipline with teams from both countries having lifted the title 5 times apiece. In the 17th Edition this year (2018) hosts Rwanda scooped all the medals up for grabs. Adegi, ES Kigoma and College Gisenyi took positions 1, 2 and 3 respectively.

Here is the list of past Handball boys’ winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2004kenya, MombasaKimilili, KenyaMusingu, Kenya
2005Uganda, MbararaGombe, ugandaMusingu, Kenya
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamGombe, ugandaMwanakwerekwe, Zanzibar
2007Kenya, KisumuGombe, ugandaKibibi, Uganda
2009Uganda, Fort PortalKinyamashake, RwandaGombe, Uganda
2011Uganda, MbararaKinyamashake, RwandaGombe, Uganda
2012Burundi, BujumburaLubiri S.S , UgandaEseki, Rwanda
2013Uganda, LiraWau, South SudanE.S Kigoma, Rwanda
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamLubiri S.S , UgandaE.S Kigoma, Rwanda
2015Rwanda, HuyeE.S Kigoma, RwandaSt. Peter’s, Kenya
2016Kenya, EldoretKimilili, KenyaSt. Peter’s, Kenya
2017Uganda, GuluE.S Kigoma, RwandaKibuli S.S, uganda
2018Rwanda, MusanzeAdegi, RwandaE.S Kigoma, Rwanda

 

GIRLS’ HANDBALL

Uganda’s kibuli Secondary School successfully defended their title this year (2018) after downing Kenya’s Moi Girls Kamusinga 22-21 in a hotly contested finale.

Here is the list of past Handball girls’ winners and runners up:
2004kenya, MombasaKasawo, UgandaGataragwa, Kenya
2005Uganda, MbararaKasawo, UgandaMatuu Memorial, Kenya
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamKasawo, UgandaMatuu Memorial, Kenya
2007Kenya, KisumuMatuu Memorial, KenyaGafunzo, Rwanda
2009Uganda, Fort PortalApapeki, RwandaShimba Hills, Kenya
2011Uganda, MbararaApapeki, RwandaShimba Hills, Kenya
2012Burundi, BujumburaLubiri S.S, UgandaApapeki, Rwanda
2013Uganda, LiraKamusinga Girls, KenyaGombe S.S, Uganda
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamGombe S.S, UgandaKamusinga Girls, Kenya
2015Rwanda, HuyeE.S Mukingi, RwandaGombe S.S, Uganda
2016Kenya, EldoretKamusinga Girls, KenyaMbogo High, Uganda
2017Uganda, GuluKibuli S.S, UgandaKamusinga Girls, Kenya
2018Rwanda, MusanzeKibuli S.S, UgandaKamusinga Girls, Kenya

 

NETBALL

Against all odds, Uganda’s St. Noa dethroned long standing title holders, compatriots St. Mary’s Kitende, during an explosive final played on Saturday 18th August 2018 in Musanze, Rwanda. St. Noa defeated St. Mary’s kitende by a solitary score; by a 35 to 34 margin. St. Mary’s Kitende are East Africa longest standing overall champs having retained the title for a whooping 15 years; between 2003 and 2017.

Here is the list of past Netball winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2002Kenya, NairobiGombe SS, UgandaKamukunji SS, Kenya
2003Uganda, KampalaSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaGombe SS, Uganda
2004kenya, MombasaSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaGombe SS, Uganda
2005Uganda, MbararaSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaGombe SS, Uganda
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaKimanya, Uganda
2007Kenya, KisumuSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaKakungulu Memorial, Uganda
2008Rwanda, KigaliSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaExodus College, Uganda
2009Uganda, Fort PortalSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaSt. juliana, Uganda
2010Kenya, NakuruSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaFilbert Bayi, Tanzania
2011Uganda, MbararaSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaSt. juliana, Uganda
2012Burundi, BujumburaSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaSt. juliana, Uganda
2013Uganda, LiraSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaSt. juliana, Uganda
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaSt. juliana, Uganda
2015Rwanda, HuyeSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaExodus College, Uganda
2016Kenya, EldoretSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaExodus College, Uganda
2017Uganda, GuluSt. Mary’s Kitende, UgandaKimanya, Uganda
2018Rwanda, MusanzeSt. Noa, UgandaSt. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda

 

RUGBY 7’s

Upper Hill from Kenya won the gold medal during this year’s 17th edition of the FEASSSA games, in Musanze Rwanda.

Here is the list of past Rugby 7’s winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2015Rwanda, HuyeSte. Famille, RwandaKangaru School, Kenya
2016Kenya, EldoretSt. Peter’s Mumias, KenyaKololo S.S, Uganda
2017Uganda, GuluMuhuri Muchiri, KenyaJinja S.S, Uganda
2018Rwanda, MusanzeUpper Hill, KenyaKakamega High, Kenya

 

RUGBY 15’s

Kakamega High from Kenya has lifted the trophy a record five times. Upper Hill School, also from Kenya, lifted this year’s cup during the 17th Edition of the East Africa games in Musanze, Rwanda.

Here is the list of past Rugby 15’s winners and runners up:
YearHostWinnerRunner Up
2005Uganda, MbararaSt. Mary’s School Yala,  KenyaNakuru High, Kenya
2006Tanzania, Dar SalaamMangu high, KenyaNairobi School, Kenya
2007Kenya, KisumuKakamega, KenyaMusingu High, Kenya
2009Uganda, Fort PortalHana, UgandaMangu High, Kenya
2010Kenya, NakuruKakamega, KenyaKakamega High, Kenya
2011Uganda, MbararaHana, UgandaMangu High, Kenya
2012Burundi, BujumburaKakamega, KenyaHana, Uganda
2013Uganda, LiraKakamega, KenyaKangaru School, Kenya
2014Tanzania, Dar SalaamMaseno School, KenyaHana, Uganda
2015Rwanda, HuyeLaiser Hill, KenyaMaseno School, Kenya
2016Kenya, EldoretKakamega, KenyaNamilyango, Uganda
2017Uganda, GuluLaiser Hill, KenyaKakamega High, Kenya
2018Rwanda, MusanzeUpper Hill, KenyaKakamega High, Kenya

 

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