CHRISTMAS IN THE GOOD DAYS AT NAMUTAMBA

The insecurity in Uganda around 1972 led to a difficult decision by the Lea Wilson’s to leave the country. Much of what Namutamba was is attributed to the efforts of the Lea Wilson’s who started an estate in the area as well as founded the current Namutamba Demonstration School. The estate, the Dem School and Namutamba TTC were later the pivot around which civilization and community development was based in the area. I recall the holiday time when we used to play a number of games from the Lea Wilson’s play grounds. Many of our parents were able to educate us from the pay received from the payment for their labour to the estate. Namutamba produced model teachers out of which Mengo primary education was based at the time, then the evolution of Kampala Parents’ School to mention a few. Christmas was no mean a day at Namutamba. I remember when we used to get a group of Christians sing Christmas Carols at different residences towards Christmas. Namutamba was unique, Namutamba was innovative. Boxing day used to be a big unity day at Namutamba when the community met and there were sporting activities. It is sad that Namutamba is no longer what used to shine through the 1960’s and 1970’s. The role of the Balokole! It is sad. Merry Christmas to Namutamba Community.