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Leadership & Debate Conference
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Leadership & Debate Conference

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

Panels, workshops and a keynote address explored how debate training builds the reasoning and composure young leaders need long after the podium, drawing coaches, school administrators and alumni from across Nairobi.

What happened on the day

A breakdown of every activity that ran as part of this event.

Debate

Keynote: Debate and Leadership

An opening keynote on the long-term leadership impact of competitive debate training.

Public Speaking

Panel: Building Confident Communicators

A panel discussion with coaches and alumni on building young speakers.

Highlights from the day

  • Drew coaches, school administrators and alumni from across Nairobi
  • The keynote address is now referenced in the Pioneers coach-training curriculum
  • Feedback from the panel session directly shaped the following year's programme calendar

Photos from the day

Leadership & Debate Conference photo 1
Leadership & Debate Conference photo 2

Speakers

  • Amina Otieno — Founder & Executive Director
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