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* Summers, Carol: "Subterranean Evil" and "Tumultuous Riot" in Buganda: Authority and Alienation at King's College, Budo 1942." Journal of African History vol 47 number 1 2006 pages 93-113. Also reproduced at: http://scholarship.richmond.edu/history-faculty-publications/21/
* Summers, Carol: "Subterranean Evil" and "Tumultuous Riot" in Buganda: Authority and Alienation at King's College, Budo 1942." Journal of African History vol 47 number 1 2006 pages 93-113. Also reproduced at: http://scholarship.richmond.edu/history-faculty-publications/21/
* Kipkorir, B.E. "Replica of an English School: Kings College, Budo," East Africa Journal, Nairobi, November 1967 pages 34–35
* Kipkorir, B.E. "Replica of an English School: Kings College, Budo," East Africa Journal, Nairobi, November 1967 pages 34–35

==Further Reading==
* Kayondo, Edward, ''Who Is Who From Budo, 1906-2006'' (Kampala, 2006) [https://openlibrary.org/works/OL11719987W/Who_is_who_from_Budo_1906-2006 OL16281638M]
* McGregor, Gordon P., ''The History Of King's College Budo, Uganda; In Relation To The Development Of Education In Uganda'' (Kampala, University Of East Africa Press, 1965)
* McGregor, Gordon P., ''King's College Budo: The First Sixty Years'' (Nairobi, Oxford University Press, 1967) [https://openlibrary.org/works/OL10548768W/King%27s_College_Budo OL20750999M]
* McGregor, Gordon P., ''King's College Budo 1906-2006: A Centenary History'' (Kampala, Fountain Publishers, 2006) ISBN 9970025449

==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.kcbudo.sc.ug/ Website of King's College Budo]
* [http://www.kcbudo.sc.ug/ Website of King's College Budo]

Revision as of 09:38, 19 July 2016

King's College Budo
Location
Map
Budo
,
Wakiso District

Uganda
Information
TypeSecondary School
MottoGakyali Mabaga
(So little done, So much more to do)
Religious affiliation(s)Anglican
Established1906
FounderHenry Walter Weatherhead
HeadmasterPatrick Bakka Male
Number of studentsc. 1,600
Houses7 for boys, 2 for girls
Colour(s)Red and White
Sportsrugby, cricket, soccer, track, tennis, swimming, volleyball, hockey, basketball and golf
NicknameBudo
RivalSt. Mary's College Kisubi
PublicationThe Budonian
AlumniOld Budonians
Websitewww.kcbudo.sc.ug

King’s College Budo is a mixed, residential, secondary school in Central Uganda.

Location

The school is located on Budo Hill, in southern Wakiso District, off the Kampala-Masaka Road. This location lies approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 mi), by road, southwest of the central business district of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country.[1]

History

The school was officially opened on 29 March 1906 with 21 boys. It is one of the oldest schools in Africa.[2] It was initially set up as a school to educate the sons of chiefs, but gradually it started admitting Ugandans from all walks of life and from all over the country, without regard to ethnicity, religion or background. In 1933, the first six girls were admitted thereby making it the first co-education great school in the country. The school was started by Henry Walter Weatherhead, an ordained priest of the Church of England, and a graduate of Trinity College Cambridge.

The school was established largely due to the initiative and enthusiasm of Bishop Alfred Robert Tucker, the first Anglican Bishop of Uganda. The first Ugandan in the school was Tumushabe Carlos. Bishop Tucker financed the whole project with an estimated ₤20,000 from his diocese. Weatherhead scouted a number of places for the school, but eventually picked Budo, for its hill and view of the lake. However, he soon found himself set against the whole of Buganda because Budo was a royal hill where Buganda Kings were crowned. He credited Apollo Kaggwa, regent for the young Kabaka of Buganda at that time, and at the same time Katikiro of Buganda for enabling him to succeed despite great opposition.

Houses

Houses in budo are named after countries and a few after notable influential leaders in the school's history:

Australia

This was among the last boys' houses to be built. It neighbours Mess(the dining hall) and the old administration block. The boys wear dark blue shirts.

Canada

Originally named Turkey, Canada was the second house to be built in the school. Due to complaints over its name, it was later changed to Canada. It possesses the joint second oldest building residence after Mutesa(Held with Nigeria). Its primary house color is purple, and is known for entertainment and academics and was once the sports powerhouse of the school. It is a member of the "Triangle"(A triangle of houses including England and Ghana) and is the closest house to the bursary road. It is also known as "the house of gentlemen".

England

England was the first house, and was the only house a few years after Budo's foundation. It is the newest boys' dormitory structure on the hill. Members of England house presently wear maroon shirts. They are the second largest boys' house and are reputed for their performance in the annual Music Dance and Drama(MDD) Competitions. It is a member of the Triangle.

Ghana

This was also among the last houses to be built, and was the last house to be set up in Triangle. Ghana house members wear black shirts, and currently have the most consecutive Sports day victories in the schools history(beating Canada's former record) and counting. They are also known as "the Lords of the hill".

Grace

This was the last girls' house to be built, and it was named after the late H.M Grace, the second headmaster of the school. They have a very strong reputation for winning the annual MDD competitions, winning nearly all in the last ten years. The girls wear azure shirts and sky blue skorts.

Mutesa

This is the oldest boys' dormitory structure on the hill, and is the only boys' house to be named after an individual. It was named after a former king of Buganda, Sir Edward Mutesa II. They wear yellow(or golden) shirts. It is the nearest house to the laboratories.

Nigeria

Nigeria is the second smallest house on the hill(after Canada). They wear army green and neighbour Mutesa and the Bursary Road.

Sabaganzi

This is the oldest girls' house on the hill, and was given the name given to H.M. Grace for his outstanding achievements in the school, especially in girls' education. The girls are the best performing girls' house in Sports day, winning almost all of the last twenty. Sabaganzi girls wear red house shirts, and pink skorts.

South Africa

Formerly called Africa house, South Africa was one of the first African named houses on the hill. They have a very strong reputation in sports and are the largest house on the hill. The boys wear harlequin shirts.

Notable alumni

Alumni of Budo are known as Old Budonians. Old Budonians have distinguished themselves in service to Uganda and Buganda Kingdom. The list of notable alumni includes 3 Presidents, 1 Vice President, 2 Prime Ministers, Speaker of Parliament, 3 Kings of Buganda Kingdom, various royals, academics, clergymen and sports personalities.

Royals

Politics

Law

Diplomats and civil service

Academia

Writers

Others

  • Allan Toniks - Musician
  • Rukh Shana Namuyimba - Television anchor

See also

References

  1. ^ Road Distance Between Kampala And Buddo With Map
  2. ^ Africa's 50 Oldest Schools
  • McGregor, G. P. "King's College Budo: the First Sixty Years." Nairobi: Oxford University Press, 1967
  • Summers, Carol: "Subterranean Evil" and "Tumultuous Riot" in Buganda: Authority and Alienation at King's College, Budo 1942." Journal of African History vol 47 number 1 2006 pages 93-113. Also reproduced at: http://scholarship.richmond.edu/history-faculty-publications/21/
  • Kipkorir, B.E. "Replica of an English School: Kings College, Budo," East Africa Journal, Nairobi, November 1967 pages 34–35

Further Reading

  • Kayondo, Edward, Who Is Who From Budo, 1906-2006 (Kampala, 2006) OL16281638M
  • McGregor, Gordon P., The History Of King's College Budo, Uganda; In Relation To The Development Of Education In Uganda (Kampala, University Of East Africa Press, 1965)
  • McGregor, Gordon P., King's College Budo: The First Sixty Years (Nairobi, Oxford University Press, 1967) OL20750999M
  • McGregor, Gordon P., King's College Budo 1906-2006: A Centenary History (Kampala, Fountain Publishers, 2006) ISBN 9970025449

External links

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