SOMAC Reigns Supreme as KIU Interfaculty Sports Gala Showcases Student Talent

By Hattie Wright

KIU, Main Campus - The School of Computing and Mathematics (SOMAC) reaffirmed its dominance in university sport after emerging overall champion of the 2026 Kampala International University (KIU) Interfaculty Sports Gala, securing its eighth consecutive title.

Held from 25 to 27 September 2026, the three-day event brought together students from faculties, schools, and colleges to compete in 13 sporting disciplines, including football, basketball, volleyball, netball, chess, lawn tennis, darts, pool table, and draft.

SOMAC accumulated an impressive 136 points across the various disciplines to retain the championship and further cement its reputation as one of the university's most successful sporting units.

The gala featured intense competition and memorable performances, with students demonstrating talent, teamwork, and resilience throughout the tournament. One of the standout moments came in the football final, where the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the College of Education, Open and Distance Learning (CEODL) 2-1 and lift the championship trophy.

CEODL took an early lead through David Ogwok, whose well-executed free kick found the back of the net in the fifth minute. CHSS rallied in the second half, levelling the score before Kiwalabye Suleiman Ryan completed the comeback with a superb chipped finish in the 57th minute.

SOMAC's title-winning campaign was strengthened by victory in the volleyball final, where the school edged the College of Economics and Management Sciences (CEMS) 3-2 in a closely contested encounter. The school also impressed in basketball, recording commanding wins over the School of Law (SOL) and CEODL to collect crucial points on its way to overall glory.

Elsewhere, CHSS showcased its strength in netball with a convincing 22-11 victory over CEODL, while participants from various faculties displayed strategic brilliance in chess and other indoor games.

Beyond the competition, the Interfaculty Sports Gala served as a platform for promoting teamwork, leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship among students. The event brought together members of the university community in a celebration of sporting excellence and healthy competition.

As the curtain fell on another successful edition of the games, SOMAC once again stood at the summit of KIU sport, setting the benchmark for excellence in interfaculty competition.

Results at a Glance

• Overall Champions: SOMAC (136 points)
• Football Champions: CHSS
• Volleyball Champions: SOMAC
• Netball Highlight: CHSS 22-11 CEODL
• Basketball Highlights: SOMAC 76-39 SOL; SOMAC 111-53 CEODL

The 2026 KIU Interfaculty Sports Gala once again underscored the university's commitment to holistic student development by providing opportunities for learners to excel both on and off the field.