Uganda is one of the two African countries making a Miss Universe debut in 2026. The other one is Niger, which will be represented by Zoulahatou Amadou, 24.

Joram Model Management (JMM) founder and chief executive officer Joram Job Muzira is the national director of Miss Universe Uganda. He is an international model scout, fashion entrepreneur, creative director, show producer and talent developer.

Muzira served as a judge for the casting of the national beauty pageant. He was joined by A Woman’s Worth founder and CEO Susan Geurts, Afro R&B gospel artist and actor Rachel K and Miss Uganda 2001 second runner-up Natasha Sinayobye.

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Miss Universe Uganda 2026 contestants

Miss Universe Uganda is based in Kabalagala, Kampala, Uganda. The date and venue of the coronation ceremony of its inaugural edition have yet to be finalized but the target date is August 1, 2026.

On June 11, 2026, the list of the 25 women competing for the Miss Universe Uganda 2026 was revealed. Here are the candidates:

  1. Akanyijuka Adrine, 23, Mbarara District, Western Region
  2. Aromorach Teopista, 25, Pakwach District, Northern Region
  3. Bridget Katungi, 34, Kazi District, Western Region
  4. Coogi Africa Bahati Lubega, 23, Kayunga District, Central Region
  5. Ethel Lanyero, 35, Soroti District | Eastern Region
  6. Evelyne Kyokusima, 20, Kanungu District, Western Region
  7. Jemima Mpoza, 19, Wakiso District, Central Region
  8. Joan Nabatanzi, 27, Butambala District, Central Region
  9. Kanyali Dezranta Wright, 23, Namutumba District, Eastern Region
  10. Kasande Sheba, 23, Kamwenge District, Western Region
  11. Kimberly Jael Aremo Acio, 19, Kole District, Northern Region
  12. Leyla Saleh Said, 24, 24, Fort Portal, Western Region
  13. Mitchelle Daka, 29, Budaka District, Eastern Region
  14. Mugisha Faith Uwitonze, 19, Mbarara District, Western Region
  15. Mutesi Patience, 23, Hoima District, Western Region
  16. Mwebaza Pearl Namumbya, 22, Bugiri District, Eastern Region
  17. Nabuzale Elina Prisca, 25, Sironko District, Eastern Region
  18. Nakabito Latifah, 23, Rakai District | Central Region
  19. Nakazzi Gloriah, 31, Wakiso District, Central Region
  20. Nalubega Rukia, 25, Masaka District, Central Region
  21. Namanda Leticia Katongole, 25, Wakiso District, Central Region
  22. Purity Livingstone Lamara, 25, Kitgum District, Northern Region
  23. Sasha Traore, 24, Kabarole District, Western Region
  24. Sharlyn Mukisa, 27, Kampala District, Central Region
  25. Sureyah Umeimah, 27, Jinja District, Eastern Region
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Published by Coco Altatis

Coco Altatis has been writing for CONAN Daily since 2009. He writes about beauty pageants, mixed martial arts, music and movies.

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