King's College Budo's heritage extends far beyond our 118 years of history. It is a living tradition of excellence, innovation, and achievement that continues to grow with each passing year.
High Achievement & National Recognition
The school consistently maintains a reputation for high performance in national examinations (UNEB), regularly placing among the Top 10 secondary schools in Uganda. Our recent achievement of a 100% UCE pass rate demonstrates our unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
Global Recognition
Recently, the school achieved international recognition by winning the Gold Medal at the International Science Olympiad in Greece, demonstrating our focus on practical innovation and critical thinking on the global stage.
This achievement placed King's College Budo among the world's best schools in scientific excellence, a testament to the quality of our STEM education.
Holistic Development
King's College Budo is known for its strong co-curricular program, with high-level performance across multiple domains:
Sports Excellence
Our sports program is legendary across East Africa. We excel particularly in rugby and cricket, with Budo holding the country's longest continuous cricketing record.
- • National rugby champions multiple times
- • Historic cricket program
- • Swimming, athletics, and football excellence
Arts & Culture
Our Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD) program has won numerous national and regional competitions, showcasing the creative talents of our students.
- • Award-winning choir and orchestra
- • Traditional and contemporary dance
- • Drama society and debate team
Leadership in Service
Perhaps our greatest heritage is the legacy of leadership our alumni have created. From cabinet ministers to supreme court justices, from university professors to business leaders, Old Budonians have distinguished themselves in every field of endeavor.
This tradition of service continues with each graduating class, as new Budonians carry forward our motto: "Gakyali Mabaga" (So little done, so much more to do).