Oration Lead Hub

We proudly celebrates and appreciates all the South Sudanese students who participated in the Public Speaking track at the recently concluded East African Debate Championship (EADC) 2026. Your courage, preparation, creativity, and confidence on the regional stage continue to inspire hope for the future of public speaking and youth leadership in our country.

We extend special congratulations to our outstanding speakers who made it to the semifinal and final rounds:

1. Ebenezer Duku, (Darling Wisdom Academy - Glasgow)
2. Awan Dhiue (St. Lawrence Academy Secondary School)
3. Thor Simon (Darling Wisdom Academy - Glasgow)
4. Natasha Amour (Amonto Girls Academy Secondary School)
5. Sarah Moses (Darling Wisdom Academy - Pentagon)
6. Kuir Deng (Darling Wisdom Academy - Pentagon)

Your achievement is not only personal, but a proud moment for South Sudan’s growing public speaking community. We also celebrate and appreciate every participant who took part in the competition and represented the country with commitment and passion.

Keep growing, keep speaking, and keep leading.

Oration Lead Hub proudly appreciates and celebrates its Lead Coach, Nyakangba Poyo, for his remarkable contribution and service as the Deputy Chief Adjudicator (DCA) for the Public Speaking track at the recently concluded East African Debate Championship 2026 held in Mukono, Uganda.

As one of the young minds behind the successful coordination and adjudication of the public speaking category, his dedication, leadership, creativity, and commitment to youth empowerment through communication continue to inspire many across the region. From helping shape and craft thought-provoking speaking tasks to contributing to the growth of young speakers on the regional stage, his role reflects the vision and mission upon which Oration Lead Hub was founded.

This marks the second time our Lead Coach has served on a Co-Adjudication Panel at a regional level, a milestone that continues to demonstrate the growing impact of public speaking mentorship and leadership development under the Joint Debate Society and its flagship initiative, Oration Lead Hub.

We also extend our appreciation to the Joint Debate Society for the continued collaboration, support, and shared commitment towards nurturing ethical communicators, critical thinkers, and future leaders.

Congratulations to Alyao Gideon from Saint Henry's College Kitovu, Uganda for being crowned as the champion for the East African Debate Championship (EADC2026). On the same note, we also appreciate and celebrate our South Sudanese students from Darling Wisdom Academy—Glasgow, St. Lawrence Academy S.S, and Amonto Girls who were among the finalists and top 6 best speakers of the tournament.

As we await the announcement of the East African Debate Championship 2026 - Public Speaking final, these were the seven finalists who competed for the champion.

Day 2 of the East African Debate Championship - Public Speaking track, round 4 task. The speakers will be sharing a confronting truth about one uncomfortable thing they think the region have been avoiding and explain why it must be addressed. Credit to our Lead Coach Nyakangba Nelson Poyo who is the Deputy Chief Adjudicator (DCA) for crafting such powerful task that shape the speakers to speak like leaders 🗣️🔥

At the East African Debate Championship for the Public Speaking track. Task 1. We wish all the best to the South Sudanese speakers participating in the tournament.

📣 PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT | COMING SOON

We are continuing our early awareness campaign for the Students Communication & Public Speaking Cohort (March–April 2026).
This upcoming programme by Oration Lead Hub is designed to equip secondary school, college, and university students with practical communication, public speaking, and leadership skills through engaged, practice-based training.

Who should take note now:

1. Secondary schools and universities interested in co-curricular development
2. Students seeking confidence, clarity, and ethical expression
3. School administrators and debate/public speaking patrons

Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing:

1. Programme structure and learning focus
2. Participation pathways for students and schools
3. Post-cohort opportunities

🗓️ This is an early announcement.
Application details and registration links will be shared soon.

📲 Follow our page and stay connected for upcoming updates.

Building confident, ethical, and impact-driven student communicators.

LAST CALL: Applications Close Tonight

This is the final reminder for the Speech Adjudication & Coaching Capacity Development.

Applications close tonight at 11:59 PM (local time). After that, the application link will be closed.

If you are an aspiring or practising public speaking judge or coach and you have not yet: ✔️ Filled the form
✔️ Reviewed your details
✔️ Submitted your application

This is your moment to act. Only 10 participants will be selected for this intensive February training.

👉 Apply now before the deadline:
https://forms.gle/sWrruRJDqJCmrJhJ8

No extensions. No late submissions.
Make the decision now.

Coming soon for students in Juba.

This March to April, OLH is launching the Students Communication & Public Speaking Cohort, an in-person, practice-based programme designed to help students speak with confidence, communicate with purpose, and participate in class group discussion and preparation without nervousness or loosing focus.

If you are a secondary school, college, or university student, this is your space to build real communication skills for academics, social interaction, and articulate your thoughts vividly to others or in making meaningful relationships.

More details and application updates coming soon.

Follow Oration Lead Hub and https://www.instagram.com/orationleadhub?igsh=emZqYTMyNGd2aDlu and stay ready.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Speech Adjudication & Coaching Capacity Development Training

Oration Lead Hub is inviting aspiring and practising public speaking judges and coaches to apply for an intensive one-month professional capacity development training, designed to strengthen adjudication, coaching, and ethical judging standards in school and youth competitions.

This training is for:

1. Aspiring or practising speech adjudicators
Public speaking and debate coaches

2. Teachers and trainers involved in speech or co-curricular programmes

3. Experienced speakers or former debaters interested in judging and coaching public speaking

Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants should have:

1. Basic experience in public speaking, debate, or speech activities

2. Ability to communicate clearly in English
Strong commitment to complete the full programme

3. Willingness to uphold ethical and professional standards

Age bracket: 18–35 years (exceptional cases may be considered)

Why join this training?

Participants will gain:

1. Hands-on coaching methodologies

2. Practical adjudication and judging skills

3. Real competition judging simulations

4. Professional mentorship and certification

5. Opportunity to support OLH speech programmes and competitions in 2026

⚠️ Important Notice: Only 10 participants will be selected. Selection is competitive.

Please note: Oration Lead Hub will only work with trained and certified judges and coaches for its 2026 public speaking competitions organised under JDS. If you wish to adjudicate or coach in our upcoming school competitions this year, this training is mandatory.

Programme Overview:

Start Date: 9 February 2026
Duration: 1 Month (Intensive)
Mode: Online Training

This is a charge-based programme. Training cost and payment details are provided in the application form.

📝 Apply here:
👉 https://forms.gle/sWrruRJDqJCmrJhJ8
⏰ Application Deadline: 6 February 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
If you are serious about judging, coaching, and shaping ethical public speaking spaces in 2026, this is your pathway.