On Saturday, 13th June 2024, all roads led to Tororo Parents Girls School for the eagerly awaited second edition of the UNSA Tororo District Debate, Poetry, and Public Speech Championship. The atmosphere was electric, with students and teachers buzzing with anticipation.
Tororo District UNSA Coordinator, Mr. Okello Joseph Alewi, kicked off the event with heartfelt enthusiasm. He was thrilled to see a turnout of sixteen schools, though he noted with some disappointment the absence of a few participants from last year. His message was clear: let’s build on our successes, not regress.
How the Championship Unfolded
The day started with a classic case of “African time” – the event, scheduled for 8:00 AM, saw most schools arriving fashionably late. Despite this, the energy remaine” high. Chief Adjudicator for Debate, Mr. Okello Abilla Emmanuel, set the tone with a briefing on expectations. Poetry Chief Adjudicator, Mr. Bwambale Kened, and Public Speech Chief Adjudicator, Ms. Awor Donnah, followed suit.
Teams were assigned names and matched up for the competition. A murmur of nervous excitement rippled through the crowd as schools discovered their opponents. Notably, some students were visibly anxious about facing the formidable defending champions, Tororo Girls School.
The Champions
Debate: The defending champions, Tororo Girls School (Team Victoria), dominated once again. The powerhouse trio of Awori Precious Aronda, Akoth Priscilla, and Ainebyona Mary proved unbeatable.
Public Speech:In a surprising turn, newcomer Karungi Mary of Rubongi Army Secondary School (Team Atlas) clinched first place with an outstanding speech. The runner-up was Asianut Lynnate from Tororo Girls School, Team Victoria.
Poetry Recitation:St. Peters College Tororo’s Jjingo Ham emerged victorious in the poetry category, followed closely by Odongo Purity of Kimbilio Schools and Nagayi Diane of Tororo Progressive Academy (TOPA), who tied for second place.
Mambore John Chrysostom Shines at Elgon Regional Championship
In a stunning addition to the success of Rubongi Army Secondary School, Mambore John Chrysostom was crowned overall winner in Poetry Recitation at The Elgon Regional Championship, held at Mbale Secondary School on July 13, 2024. The event featured competitions in storytelling, poetry, public speaking, and debate, showcasing exceptional talent across the region.
The victories of Karungi Mary and Mambore John Chrysostom highlight the rising stars from Rubongi Army Secondary School, promising an exciting future for UNSA competitions. The RASS Debate and Writers Club’s triumph with these two trophies stands as a testament to their talent and determination, making their mark in the realm of academic competitions.
