With brains, beauty and wit Female Debaters from all over East Africa gathered at the Colline Hotel in Mukono to have their 3rd Edition of the Elle Parle Women’s Open. These fearless young ladies took on different motions in the different rounds as they showcased their articulation.
The 2023 Elle Parle Women’s Grand Debate Open was under the Theme: “A Bold, Firm and Strong Young Woman’s Voice!”
Universities ranging from Bugema University, United States International University, Uganda Christian University, Islamic University, Makerere University among others sent representatives to showcase their wit and intellectuality at the circuit.
These young female debaters comprised of 32 debate teams and each comprised of 2 young female debaters. The team names were derived from personalities who are not only articulate speakers but also have spearheaded the fight for women’s rights. Some of the team names were Molara Ogudipe, Dr. Stella Nyanzi, Miria Matembe, Hindou Oumarou, Samia Suluhu, Aminata Diaw, Winnie Byanyima and others.
These teams took part in both Debate rounds and public speaking rounds. The Debate circuit comprised of six debate rounds before moving to the semi finals and finally the finals.
From the results of the preliminary rounds, sixteen teams would have to advance to the quarter finals, after which eight teams would advance to the semi-finals to finally get four final teams. Read more