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Strathmore Open Debate Championship: Grand Finals

Eight speakers. One motion. Zero mercy.

Presented by

Strathmore Debate Society

NOV26

Thursday, 26 November 2026

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Main Auditorium

Semifinals at 2 PM, Grand Final at 4:30 PM

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After six weeks and 48 teams from universities across Nairobi, it comes down to this. Watch the semifinalists battle it out, then witness the Grand Final live on the Main Auditorium stage. 🎙️ British Parliamentary semifinals and Grand Final 🏆 Trophy, cash prize and a spot at the national championships 🧠 Motions on tech, policy and Kenyan society — announced on the day 🍿 Free entry, with snacks during the adjudication break Come support your faculty's teams and see why debate is Strathmore's favourite contact sport.

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#public-speaking
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Lineup

RM
Ruth Moraa
Chief Adjudicator
JO
Jabari Owino
Defending champion
NK
Natasha Kerubo
Convenor, Debate Society

Venue

Main Auditorium

Semifinals at 2 PM, Grand Final at 4:30 PM

Strathmore University · Ole Sangale Rd, Madaraka, Nairobi

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Hosted by

Strathmore Debate Society

175 members · Leadership & Debate

We train students in British Parliamentary debate and compete across Kenya and the continent. Members learn to research fast, argue fairly and listen well — skills that outlast any trophy. Come watch a round; you will want to speak in the next one.

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What format is it?

British Parliamentary — four teams of two, seven-minute speeches, with points of information.

What's the motion?

The Grand Final motion is released 15 minutes before the round. Come watch the teams think on their feet.

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