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Savannah Schools Debate ChampionshipCompetition

Savannah Schools Debate Championship

A regional WSDC championship opening Pioneers' 2027 competitive calendar.

13 Feb 2027
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (exact date to be confirmed — February 2027)
Savannah Region Venue, Kenya
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Pan-African Schools Debate ChampionshipCompetition

Pan-African Schools Debate Championship

A continental WSDC championship hosting school debate teams from across Africa.

24 Apr 2027
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya
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East African Debate Championship HomestretchWorkshop

East African Debate Championship Homestretch

An intensive final prep camp for teams heading into the East African Debate Championship.

3 Jul 2027
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pioneers Arena, Nairobi
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Young Journalists BootcampWorkshop

Young Journalists Bootcamp

A full day of reporting drills, interview practice and a live newsroom simulation.

25 Sept 2027
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pioneers Arena, Nairobi
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Pioneer Christian Youths ExtravaganzaConference

Pioneer Christian Youths Extravaganza

A full-day multi-discipline festival for Christian youth across debate, speech, writing and quizzing.

27 Nov 2027
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pioneers Arena, Nairobi
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Nairobi Schools Debate ChampionshipCompetition

Nairobi Schools Debate Championship

Our flagship inter-school WSDC championship, contested by 24 Nairobi schools.

8 Nov 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pioneers Arena, Nairobi
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National Spelling Bee FinalsCompetition

National Spelling Bee Finals

Regional winners faced off in Pioneers' national spelling bee final.

5 Dec 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi
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Public Speaking MasterclassWorkshop

Public Speaking Masterclass

A hands-on half-day workshop on structure, voice and stage presence.

11 Oct 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pioneers Arena, Nairobi
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Spoken Word ShowcasePoetry

Spoken Word Showcase

An evening of original spoken word from our poetry cohort.

16 Aug 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Pioneers Arena, Nairobi
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Leadership & Debate ConferenceConference

Leadership & Debate Conference

A one-day conference on the link between competitive debate and youth leadership.

2 Jun 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pioneers Arena, Nairobi
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