The debate was held on Friday 15th October 2022 at Malawi Institute of Management campus in Lilongwe. 

The two universities debated on the topic: Citizen participation in the budget process lead to fiscal transparency and accountability in Malawi. 

The MUBAS team comprised of Chikondi Bonongwe, Beatrice Manyozo, Grinford Manganyera and Dumisani Nyirenda outshined their PLU counterparts with 42 points to 37 points. 

In her remarks, Victoria Kayange President of ABAS hailed the MUBAS team for the excellent display. 

We prepared really well for this tournament and that has contributed to our success. There are areas we need to improve so that we come back strong in the second round,” Kayange explained.

Serah Munthali, a MUBAS Lecturer praised the MUBAS team for their outstanding performance and progressing to the next round of the debate.

Munthali applauded ECAMA for the debate among public and private universities in Malawi saying this promotes competition and creates a platform for improving practice, creativity and public speaking among the university students.