[6] The college lies approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi), by road, east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.

[10] The first students at Namilyango were being trained to become, first and foremost, catechists; those who were considered unfit for that vocation would be sent away or, if they were of good character, educated further so they could be taken on as clerks in the colonial government.

[9] Namilyango College is one of the most prestigious schools in Uganda, owing to its history, influence, excellent academic performance and dominance in sports.

[11] Over the years a tradition of Namilyango College has been the rivalries with fellow prestigious schools, in academics, sports and socialising.

The Namilyango College Old Boys Association (NACOBA) was formed in 1939, with a helping hand from the then Head Master, Fr.