Miss Universe Kenya

Last updated
MUKE
Formation2002;22 years ago (2002)
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters Nairobi
Location
Membership
Miss Universe
Official language
English
Chairman
Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh
Website

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.

Contents

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

Titleholders

YearCountyMUKEPlacement at Miss UniverseSpecial awardsNotes
Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024
2024 Kiambu Irene Ng'endoUnplacedPreviously 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] UnplacedVeteran 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 MainaUnplaced
2003 Did not compete
2002 Laikipia Julie NjeruUnplaced
Miss Kenya Organization directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1987―1995
Did not compete between 1996—2001
1995 Taita-Taveta Josephine Wanjiku MbatiaUnplaced
Did not compete between 1993—1994
1992 Nairobi Aisha Wawira LiebergUnplaced
Did not compete between 1988—1991
1987 Mombasa Susan Waruguru KahumbaUnplaced

Wins by county

CountyTitlesYears
Nairobi 71992, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021
Kiambu 12024
Busia 2014
Laikipia 2002
Taita-Taveta 1995
Mombasa 1987

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