The UNSA Tororo District Debate, Poetry, and Public Speech Championship 2025 is set to be the academic event of the year! The Uganda National Students’ Association (UNSA) Tororo District is gearing up for its third edition of this thrilling competition, scheduled for 21st June 2025 at Tropical College Tororo.
While this marks the third edition for Tororo, it’s the fourth edition nationally, building on the success of previous competitions. Over 40 secondary schools are expected to participate, making it one of the most anticipated academic events in the region.
UNSA Tororo Debate 2025: Date, Venue, and Participation
The UNSA Tororo District Championship will take place on 21st June 2025 at Tropical College Tororo, running from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Schools are invited to send:
Three debaters
One public speaker
One poetry reciter
A debate patron
The theme for this year is:
”Amplifying Students’ Voice for the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals.”
For inquiries, contact:
Mr. Okello Joseph Alewi (UNSA Coordinator, Tororo District) 0772843655 / 0700833439
A Look Back at 2024 UNSA Tororo District Debate Championship
The 2024 UNSA Tororo District Championship was a huge success, held at Tororo Parents Girls School on 13th June 2024. Sixteen schools competed, though some previous participants were notably absent.
The event started late—typical “African time”—but the energy was electric. The Chief Adjudicators set the tone:
Mr. Okello Abilla Emmanuel (Debate)
Mr. Bwambale Kened (Poetry)
Ms. Awor Donnah (Public Speech)
Schools were assigned team names and matched against each other. Many students were nervous, especially those facing Tororo Girls School, the defending champions.
UNSA Tororo District Debate 2024 Winner
Debate: Tororo Girls School (Team Victoria) defended their title with an unbeatable trio: Awori Precious Aronda, Akoth Priscilla, and Ainebyona Mary.
Public Speech: Karungi Mary (Rubongi Army SS, Team Atlas) surprised everyone by taking first place, with Asianut Lynnate (Tororo Girls) as runner-up.
Poetry: Jjingo Ham (St. Peters College Tororo) won, while Odongo Purity (Kimbilio Schools) and Nagayi Diane (Tororo Progressive Academy) tied for second.
The competition was fierce, proving that new talents are rising to challenge the reigning champions.
Nationals: The Ultimate Goal
The district winners will advance to the UNSA National Debate Championship, where they’ll compete against over 2,000 students from across Uganda.
Last year’s national champion was Seeta High School, Mbalala, proving that regional winners can dominate on the big stage.
