Culture at Namilyango is not an afterthought — it is woven into the very fabric of college life. Founded by the Mill Hill Missionaries in 1902, Namilyango has always embraced both its Catholic heritage and the rich tapestry of Ugandan culture. From the Runyege dance of Western Uganda to the royal rhythms of Buganda, our students carry forward a living tradition.
The annual Music, Drama and Dance (MDD) festival — held every Term Two — is the highlight of the cultural calendar. Inter-house competition is fierce, creative, and deeply meaningful. Every boy has a role to play: as a performer, a backstage crew member, or an enthusiastic audience member.
Annual MDD Festival
Each house channels its unique identity and brotherhood into the MDD competition — building pride, teamwork and lasting memories. Every supervisor listed is the current house patron.
Biermans
Hasahya Titus
Billington
Nantongo Juliet
Campling
Kirabo Justine
Charles Lwanga
Andruale Awuzu Bernard
Doyle
Patrick Kanaabi
Hanlon
Ngabirano Penninah
Heweston
Achoroi Patrick
Kiwanuka
Bainomugisha Julius
Kuipers
Ssendiwala Geoffrey
McKee
Serubiri Adrian
Minderop
Kitego Grace
Mukasa
Kuteesa Alice Hasahya
New House
Supervisor TBA
Reensich
Bumanywa Alex
Beyond the MDD festival, Namilyango students engage with Uganda's rich artistic heritage throughout the year.
Students learn and perform traditional dances from across Uganda — the Runyege of Toro, the Bwola of Acholi and the Bakisimba of Buganda. These dances carry history, story and identity.
From the Adungu harp and Amadinda xylophone to the college Jazz Band and chapel choir, Namilyango nurtures musical talent across every genre and tradition.
The drama tradition at Namilyango stretches back decades. Original scripts, Shakespeare adaptations and contemporary African plays are all part of the repertoire that takes to the stage each year.
No upcoming cultural events scheduled at this time.
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