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.
Collated list of FESSSA past winners and results
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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2002 | Kenya, Nairobi | St. Anthony’s Kitale, Kenya | Kibuli SS, Uganda |
2003 | Uganda, Kampala | Standard High, Uganda | St. Anthony’s Kitale, Kenya |
2004 | kenya, Mombasa | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Standard High, Uganda |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Standard High, Uganda |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Mombasa High, Kenya |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Old Kampala, Uganda |
2008 | Rwanda, Kigali | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Old Kampala, Uganda |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Kibuli SS, Uganda |
2010 | Kenya, Nakuru | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Filbert Bayi, Tanzania |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Kibuli SS, Uganda |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | ETG, Burundi |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Esir, Rwanda |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Kibuli SS, Uganda |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | Masaka SS, Uganda | Alliance SS, Tanzania |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | Barding, Kenya | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Jinja SS, Uganda |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | Buddo 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2002 | Kenya, Nairobi | Arch Bishop Njenga, Kenya | Maina Wanjigi, Kenya |
2003 | Uganda, Kampala | Nangwa, Uganda | Arch Bishop Njenga, Kenya |
2004 | kenya, Mombasa | Jera Mixed, Kenya | Wiyeta, Kenya |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | Wiyeta, Kenya | Nyabigena, Kenya |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Wiyeta, Kenya | Arch Bishop Njenga, Kenya |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | Arch Bishop Njenga, Kenya | St. Joseph’s, Rwanda |
2008 | Rwanda, Kigali | ||
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | Arch Bishop Njenga, Kenya | TarTar, Kenya |
2010 | Kenya, Nakuru | New Jogoo Road, Kenya | Apapeki, Rwanda |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | Arch Bishop Njenga, Kenya | TarTar, Kenya |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | Kawempe Muslim, Uganda | Solidarity, Rwanda |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Tartar, Kenya | Solidarity, Rwanda |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | G.S Kabusunzu, Rwanda | Makongo, Tanzania |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | Ecotec, Burundi | Wiyeta, Kenya |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | GS Remera, Rwanda | St. John’s Kaloleni, Kenya |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | Wiyeta, Kenya | Kawempe 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2002 | Kenya, Nairobi | Bokoli SS, Kenya | Nganwa SS, Kenya |
2003 | Uganda, Kampala | Malava Boys, Kenya | Paul Bitok, Kenya |
2004 | kenya, Mombasa | Kapsaos, Kenya | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | Kapsaos, Kenya | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Samitsi, Kenya |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | Malava Boys, Kenya | CX Roi, Rwanda |
2008 | Rwanda, Kigali | Malava Boys, Kenya | St. Joseph’s, Rwanda |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | ||
2010 | Kenya, Nakuru | Malava Boys, Kenya | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | Cheptil, Kenya | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | Cheptil, Kenya | G.S.O Butare, Rwanda |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Malava Boys, Kenya | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Malava, Kenya |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | Rusumo, Rwanda | Malava, Kenya |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | Malava Boys, Kenya | Apapen, Rwanda |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | Rusumo, Rwanda | Luyanzi 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2002 | Kenya, Nairobi | Mukumu High, kenya | Lugulu High, Kenya |
2003 | Uganda, Kampala | Lugulu High, Kenya | Mukumu High, Kenya |
2004 | kenya, Mombasa | Lugulu High, Kenya | Mukumu High, Kenya |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | Lugulu High, Kenya | Katikamu SDA, Uganda |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Lugulu High, Kenya | Cheptil, Kenya |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | Lugulu High, Kenya | Cheptil, Kenya |
2008 | Rwanda, Kigali | Lugulu High, Kenya | Cheptil, Kenya |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | Lugulu High, Kenya | Cheptil, Kenya |
2010 | Kenya, Nakuru | G.S Indangaburezi, Rwanda | Malava Girls, Kenya |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | Malava Girls, Kenya | Cheptil, Kenya |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | Malava Girls, Kenya | Cheptil, Kenya |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Kwanthanze, Kenya | G.S Indangaburezi, Rwanda |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Kwanthanze, Kenya | G.S Indangaburezi, Rwanda |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | G.S Indangaburezi, Rwanda | Kwanthanze, Kenya |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | AIC Kosirai, Kenya | Soweto, Kenya |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | Kwanthanze, Kenya | St. alloys, Rwanda |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | Kwanthanze, Kenya | G.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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | Kamusinga, Kenya | City High, Kenya |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | St. Anthony’s, Kenya | Kakamega High, Kenya |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | St. Anthony’s, Kenya | Kakamega High, Kenya |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | St. Anthony’s, Kenya | Kamusinga, Kenya |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Kamusinga, Kenya | Maseno School, Kenya |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Kamusinga, Kenya | Maseno School, Kenya |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | St. Anthony’s, Kenya | St. Charles Lwanga, uganda |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | Kamusinga, Kenya | St. Anthony’s, Kenya |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | Kisumu Day, Kenya | St. Charles Lwanga Kasasa, Uganda |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | St. Anthony’s, Kenya | Musingu, 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2008 | Rwanda, Kigali | Kerugoya Girls, Kenya | Pangani Girls, Kenya |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | Kerugoya Girls, Kenya | Kapkolei, Kenya |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | Kerugoya Girls, Kenya | Kapkolei, Kenya |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | Kerugoya Girls, Kenya | Kapkolei, Kenya |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Sinyolo, Kenya | Kerugoya, Kenya |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Sinyolo, Kenya | St. John’s Kaloleni, Kenya |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | Sinyolo, Kenya | Trans Nzoia Mixed, Kenya |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | Sinyolo, Kenya | Tigoi Girls, Kenya |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | Sinyolo, Kenya | St. Cecilia, Miskhu, Kenya |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | Trans Nzoia Girls, Kenya | Tigoi 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2002 | Kenya, Nairobi | Maseno school, Kenya | St. Austin’s Academy, Kenya |
2003 | Uganda, Kampala | Laiser Hill, Kenya | Kitante, Uganda |
2004 | kenya, Mombasa | Manjasi, Uganda | Laiser Hill, Kenya |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | Laiser Hill, Kenya | Gisenyi, Rwanda |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Laiser Hill, Kenya | Makongo, Tanzania |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | Maseno school, Kenya | Laiser Hill, Kenya |
2008 | Rwanda, Kigali | Maseno school, Kenya | Laiser Hill, Kenya |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | Laiser Hill, Kenya | Bentiu, South Sudan |
2010 | Kenya, Nakuru | Laiser Hill, Kenya | Bentiu, South Sudan |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | Laiser Hill, Kenya | Bentiu, South Sudan |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | Laiser Hill, Kenya | LND Rohero, Burundi |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Upper Hill, Kenya | Lubiri S.S, Uganda |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Loard Baden Powel, Tanzania | Makongo, Tanzania |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | ETG Nyakabiga, Burundi | Upper Hill, Kenya |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | APE Rugunga, Rwanda | ETG Nyakabiga, Burundi |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | APE Rugunga, Rwanda | Buddo SS, Uganda |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | APE Rugunga, Rwanda | Buddo 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2002 | Kenya, Nairobi | Kamukunji SS, Kenya | Nabisunsa, Uganda |
2003 | Uganda, Kampala | Nabisunsa, Uganda | Kamukunji SS, Kenya |
2004 | kenya, Mombasa | Najja High School, Uganda | Nabisunsa, Uganda |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | Mombasa High, Kenya | Kamukunji SS, Kenya |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Mombasa High, Kenya | Tigoi, Kenya |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | Mombasa High, Kenya | Don Bosco, Burundi |
2008 | Rwanda, Kigali | Mombasa High, Kenya | Don Bosco, Burundi |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | Tigoi, Kenya | Lycee S.O.S, Burundi |
2010 | Kenya, Nakuru | Tigoi, Kenya | Shimba Hills, Kenya |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | Tigoi, Kenya | Lycee S.O.S, Burundi |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | Lycee S.O.S, Burundi | Shimba Hills, Kenya |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Shimba Hills, Kenya | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Shimba Hills, Kenya | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Shimba Hills, Kenya |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | Kaya Tiwi, Kenya | LDL Tanganyika, Burundi |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | Buddo SS, Uganda | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | Buddo SS, Uganda | St. 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2004 | kenya, Mombasa | Kimilili, Kenya | Musingu, Kenya |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | Gombe, uganda | Musingu, Kenya |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Gombe, uganda | Mwanakwerekwe, Zanzibar |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | Gombe, uganda | Kibibi, Uganda |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | Kinyamashake, Rwanda | Gombe, Uganda |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | Kinyamashake, Rwanda | Gombe, Uganda |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | Lubiri S.S , Uganda | Eseki, Rwanda |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Wau, South Sudan | E.S Kigoma, Rwanda |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Lubiri S.S , Uganda | E.S Kigoma, Rwanda |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | E.S Kigoma, Rwanda | St. Peter’s, Kenya |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | Kimilili, Kenya | St. Peter’s, Kenya |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | E.S Kigoma, Rwanda | Kibuli S.S, uganda |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | Adegi, Rwanda | E.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:
2004 | kenya, Mombasa | Kasawo, Uganda | Gataragwa, Kenya |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | Kasawo, Uganda | Matuu Memorial, Kenya |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Kasawo, Uganda | Matuu Memorial, Kenya |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | Matuu Memorial, Kenya | Gafunzo, Rwanda |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | Apapeki, Rwanda | Shimba Hills, Kenya |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | Apapeki, Rwanda | Shimba Hills, Kenya |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | Lubiri S.S, Uganda | Apapeki, Rwanda |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Kamusinga Girls, Kenya | Gombe S.S, Uganda |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Gombe S.S, Uganda | Kamusinga Girls, Kenya |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | E.S Mukingi, Rwanda | Gombe S.S, Uganda |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | Kamusinga Girls, Kenya | Mbogo High, Uganda |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | Kibuli S.S, Uganda | Kamusinga Girls, Kenya |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | Kibuli S.S, Uganda | Kamusinga 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2002 | Kenya, Nairobi | Gombe SS, Uganda | Kamukunji SS, Kenya |
2003 | Uganda, Kampala | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Gombe SS, Uganda |
2004 | kenya, Mombasa | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Gombe SS, Uganda |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Gombe SS, Uganda |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Kimanya, Uganda |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Kakungulu Memorial, Uganda |
2008 | Rwanda, Kigali | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Exodus College, Uganda |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | St. juliana, Uganda |
2010 | Kenya, Nakuru | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Filbert Bayi, Tanzania |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | St. juliana, Uganda |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | St. juliana, Uganda |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | St. juliana, Uganda |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | St. juliana, Uganda |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Exodus College, Uganda |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Exodus College, Uganda |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | St. Mary’s Kitende, Uganda | Kimanya, Uganda |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | St. Noa, Uganda | St. 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | Ste. Famille, Rwanda | Kangaru School, Kenya |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | St. Peter’s Mumias, Kenya | Kololo S.S, Uganda |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | Muhuri Muchiri, Kenya | Jinja S.S, Uganda |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | Upper Hill, Kenya | Kakamega 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:
Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up |
2005 | Uganda, Mbarara | St. Mary’s School Yala, Kenya | Nakuru High, Kenya |
2006 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Mangu high, Kenya | Nairobi School, Kenya |
2007 | Kenya, Kisumu | Kakamega, Kenya | Musingu High, Kenya |
2009 | Uganda, Fort Portal | Hana, Uganda | Mangu High, Kenya |
2010 | Kenya, Nakuru | Kakamega, Kenya | Kakamega High, Kenya |
2011 | Uganda, Mbarara | Hana, Uganda | Mangu High, Kenya |
2012 | Burundi, Bujumbura | Kakamega, Kenya | Hana, Uganda |
2013 | Uganda, Lira | Kakamega, Kenya | Kangaru School, Kenya |
2014 | Tanzania, Dar Salaam | Maseno School, Kenya | Hana, Uganda |
2015 | Rwanda, Huye | Laiser Hill, Kenya | Maseno School, Kenya |
2016 | Kenya, Eldoret | Kakamega, Kenya | Namilyango, Uganda |
2017 | Uganda, Gulu | Laiser Hill, Kenya | Kakamega High, Kenya |
2018 | Rwanda, Musanze | Upper Hill, Kenya | Kakamega High, Kenya |