MITOOMA — Kampala University has offered a chess scholarship to Tukamushaba Moreen, 19, to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Moreen, from Kitojo Village, Kigarama Parish, Bitereko Sub-county in Ruhinda North Constituency, Mitooma District, excelled in a series of chess trials where she demonstrated strength and understanding of the game.
She is now expected to join the Kampala University Ladies Chess Team that is preparing for the 14th East Africa University Games slated for December this year. This is the first time KU has selected a chess player from Mitooma District.
Moreen attended Kebiremu Primary School for her primary education and completed A-Level at Kigarama Secondary School, studying MEK/ICT. Both schools are located in Bitereko Sub-county, Mitooma District.
Speaking ahead of her reporting date, Moreen said:
_”I will be leaving on 3rd August this year. I will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education at Kampala University. Also, I will be playing for the Kampala University Ladies Chess Team.”_
She added that she developed interest in chess after watching her younger sisters play at home during holidays. After A-Level, she worked as a secretary at Holistic Junior School, where she began serious training with the pupils.
_”My father and mother have no idea about chess but I have been trained by Mr. Turyatemba Silian who always encouraged me about the game and later recommended me to go for chess trials at Kampala University. I did well and impressed the KU chess coach Mr. Faruk Kizza,”_ she said.
Moreen said she practices almost every day and sometimes plays against strong players at Holistic Junior School.
_”I expect to work hard and be part of the University Ladies Chess Team that will represent KU in East African games. I thank KU administration, and the entire sports department for giving me this chance. I will work hard and bring Gold medals to this great university,”_ she added.
Story By: Nkagashaka Aventino, Mitooma District.
