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Miss Tourism Contestants were actively involved in tree planting and vari-
ous environmental activities in their respective regions.
During the crowning ceremony, the queens showcased
Uganda 2023/24: their talents in fashion, beauty, and wits, impressing a pan-

el of judges. Hon Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for ICT
and National Guidance, graced the event as the chief guest,
Meet the Queen commending the finalists for their exceptional beauty and

knowledge, particularly in tourism and environmental con-

and Her Court servation. However, Hon Baryomunsi expressed a desire to
see greater gender inclusivity in the competition, suggesting
the inclusion of a “Mr. Tourism” category at the national level.
State Minister for Tourism Martin Mugarra extended his
congratulations to the winner and all the contestants, em-
phasizing the significance of Miss Tourism Uganda in pro-
he spectacular crowning of Miss Tourism moting regional tourism clusters and showcasing Uganda’s
Uganda for 2023/24 marked a remarkable rich cultural diversity.
event as 19-year-old Nabukonde Kiyayi Rou- The event also recognized winners in various categories,
kaya from Elgon in Eastern Uganda claimed including Miss Tourism Wellness, Miss Tourism Congeni-
T the coveted title. The vibrant ceremony ality, Miss Tourism Heritage, and Miss Tourism Photogenic,
unfolded at the Kampala Serena Hotel, where Nabukonde among others. Sandra Nguna, the Miss Tourism Uganda
outshone 24 other finalists representing various sub-re- spokeswoman, revealed that this year’s competition has
gions of Uganda, officially succeeding Ms. Nabulya Syd- elevated the excitement with substantial prizes. The overall
ney Kavuma, the outgoing Miss Tourism Uganda 2022/23. queen is set to receive a plot of land and a title, along with an
The top three positions also saw Ms. Alison Akello all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai courtesy of Uganda Airlines.
from Teso bub region, Eastern Uganda, secure the first The first and second runners-up will enjoy fully paid trips to
runner-up title, while Ms. Martha Apero from Karamoja Mombasa, while Miss Popularity, determined by online vot-
in north-eastern Uganda earned the second runner-up ing, will embark on an all-expenses-paid journey to Zanzibar.
position. The recently crowned Miss Tourism Uganda, Queen Na-
The road to the crowning was paved with rigorous bukonde Kiyayi Roukaya, along with the first and second
training and activities for the queens over the preceding During the runners-up, embarked on a captivating trip to the majestic
months. A boot camp at the Uganda Wildlife Conserva- crowning ceremony, Murchison Falls as part of the #ExploreBunyoro campaign.
tion Education Center in Entebbe served as a platform the queens They were overwhelmed by the grandeur of the falls, describ-
for master-class training in fields such as marketing, showcased ing it as one of the finest attractions.
branding, tourism, hygiene, makeup, insurance, and more. their talents Congratulations to the newly crowned Miss Tourism Ugan-
Furthermore, the contestants embarked on enlightening in fashion, da, Queen Nabukonde Kiyayi Roukaya, and all the talented
familiarization tours to various tourism destinations beauty, and contestants as they continue their exciting journey in the
across the country. For this year’s Miss Tourism pageant, a wits. world of tourism and beauty
strong focus on environmental conservation was evident.