Miss Universe Kenya
| Formation | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Nairobi |
| Location | |
| Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
Chairman | Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh |
| Website | [1] |
Miss Universe Kenya is a national pageant in Kenya that was first held in 2002, and an annual national contest to choose ambassador for the Miss Universe pageant. Miss Universe Kenya is not related to the previous Miss World Kenya or Miss Kenya contests.
History
[edit]The Miss Universe Kenya was held for the first time in 2002, by Beauties of Africa Inc. Since the corporation took over the license in Kenya from Miss Kenya organization, the organization did not set for longer until 2005. In 2014, the new owner bought the brand and joined Maria Sarungi Tsehai ownership. Beginning in 2024, Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh took over the license of Miss Universe Kenya and made it larger event in Kenya.
Directorships
[edit]- Miss Kenya under Ministry of Tourism (1987)
- Beauties of Africa Inc. Andy Abulime (2002)
- Maria Sarungi Tsehai (2014)[1]
- Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh (2024)
Titleholders
[edit]- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | County | MUKE | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | |||||
| 2024 | Kiambu | Irene Ng'endo | Unplaced | Previously Miss Grand Kenya 2020, and finished as one of the Top 20 semi-finalist at Miss Grand International 2020. | |
| Maria Sarungi Tsehai directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2014―2021 | |||||
| Did not compete between 2022—2023 | |||||
| 2021 | Nairobi | Roshanara Ebrahim[2] | Unplaced | Veteran queen who won Miss World Kenya 2016, but she withdrew at Miss World 2016. | |
| Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no representative in 2020 | |||||
| 2019 | Nairobi | Stacy Michuki[3] | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | Nairobi | Wabaiya Kariuki[4] | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2016 | Nairobi | Mary Esther Were[5] | Top 6 | ||
| 2015 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2014 | Busia | Gaylyne Ayugi [6] | Unplaced | ||
| Andy Abulime (Beauties of Africa Inc.) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2002―2005 | |||||
| Did not compete between 2006—2013 | |||||
| 2005 | Nairobi | Rachel Mbuki Marete[7] | Unplaced | ||
| 2004 | Nairobi | Anita Maina | Unplaced | ||
| 2003 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2002 | Laikipia | Julie Njeru | Unplaced | ||
| Miss Kenya Organization directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1987―1995 | |||||
| Did not compete between 1996—2001 | |||||
| 1995 | Taita-Taveta | Josephine Wanjiku Mbatia | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1993—1994 | |||||
| 1992 | Nairobi | Aisha Wawira Lieberg | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1988—1991 | |||||
| 1987 | Mombasa | Susan Waruguru Kahumba | Unplaced | ||
Wins by county
[edit]| County | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 7 | 1992, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 |
| Kiambu | 1 | 2024 |
| Busia | 2014 | |
| Laikipia | 2002 | |
| Taita-Taveta | 1995 | |
| Mombasa | 1987 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Henessy for Miss Universe Kenya 2016". instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ Wambugu, Peris (November 2, 2021). "Roshanara Ebrahim crowned Miss Universe Kenya". The Standard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Stacy Michuki crowned Miss Universe Kenya 2019". The Times of India. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ "Wabaiya Kariuki crowned Miss Universe Kenya 2018". The Times of India. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ Radvan, Sophie (January 30, 2017). "Miss Kenya: 5 Things To Know On Miss Universe 2016 Pageant Mary Esther Were". Hollywood Life. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ^ Musami, Evelyne (January 15, 2015). "Lupita look-alike dazzles at Miss Universe bikini show". Nairobi News. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Muendo, Stevens (5 January 2021). "Rachel Marete: Ex Miss Universe speaks on new wedding, breast implants and politician dad". The Standard. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
External links
[edit]Beauty pageants in Kenya | ||
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