Miss Universe Kenya

Not to be confused with Miss Kenya.
MUKE
Formation2002; 23 years ago (2002)
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersNairobi
Location
MembershipMiss 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

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

  • 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

  •   : 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

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

References

  1. ^ "Henessy for Miss Universe Kenya 2016". instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  2. ^ Wambugu, Peris (November 2, 2021). "Roshanara Ebrahim crowned Miss Universe Kenya". The Standard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "Stacy Michuki crowned Miss Universe Kenya 2019". The Times of India. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Wabaiya Kariuki crowned Miss Universe Kenya 2018". The Times of India. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Musami, Evelyne (January 15, 2015). "Lupita look-alike dazzles at Miss Universe bikini show". Nairobi News. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  7. ^ 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.