Cultural Heritage

Over a century of tradition — celebrating Ugandan identity through Music, Drama, and Dance.

Our Cultural Identity

Rooted in Tradition

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.

Students performing at the MDD Festival Annual MDD Festival
Inter-House Competition

The Houses of Namilyango

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

Preserving Our Roots

Traditional Arts at Namilyango

Beyond the MDD festival, Namilyango students engage with Uganda's rich artistic heritage throughout the year.

Traditional Dance

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.

Music & Instruments

From the Adungu harp and Amadinda xylophone to the college Jazz Band and chapel choir, Namilyango nurtures musical talent across every genre and tradition.

Drama & Theatre

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.

Cultural Calendar 2026

Cultural Events

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About MDD

Music Drama and Dance (MDD) is an annual inter-secondary school competition organised by the Ministry of Education. Namilyango consistently places among Uganda's top performing schools.

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Cultural Moments

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