Arusha now hosting the 2026 East Africa Peace Debate Championships
The 2026 East Africa Peace Debate Championships have been relocated from Kigali, Rwanda, to Arusha, Tanzania. Organizers cited better accommodation capacity and Arusha's status as the headquarters of the East African Community as reasons for the move.
Why it matters
The event highlights regional cooperation and the role of youth dialogue in promoting peace within East Africa.
Arusha is hosting the 2026 installment of the Secretariat of the East Africa Peace Debate Championships.
The new development now shifts the regional debating venue from the Kigali City of Rwanda to the Northern Tanzanian City of Arusha.
The East African debating tournament takes place in Northern Tanzania this August 2026.
“Our commitment remains to deliver a world-class championship that upholds the values of peace, dialogue, and regional cooperation,” reads a statement from the Secretariat of the East Africa Peace Debate Championship (EAPDC).
According to the EAPDC organizers, relocating to the Arusha venue provides the optimal environment to meet these objectives while allowing teams ample preparation time.
Following extensive consultations with partners and logistical teams, the shift addresses critical factors including accommodation capacity where Arusha was found to be amply catered in this segment.
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