Nineteen-year-old Almorie Nagayi has been crowned Miss Uganda 2026 following a glamorous grand finale at Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Saturday, October 10, as the country’s flagship beauty pageant celebrated 15 years of showcasing young Ugandan women.
The live televised event brought together pageantry enthusiasts, supporters, partners and invited guests to witness the crowning of the new queen after a nationwide search that began on July 26 and featured 22 finalists from across Uganda.
The finale combined beauty, entertainment and celebration, with performances from Abeeka Band, Karole Kasita and Grace Nakimera adding to the evening’s atmosphere.
Colourful displays and activations from sponsors and partners also contributed to the event, which marked a major milestone in the Miss Uganda pageant’s history.
StarTimes Takes Miss Uganda Finale to Viewers Nationwide
Beyond the audience gathered at Sheraton Kampala Hotel, viewers across the country followed the competition through a live broadcast on StarTimes Makula KiKa.
The broadcast extended the event beyond the venue, allowing audiences at home to watch the performances and the moment Nagayi was crowned the new Miss Uganda.
StarTimes Vice President Kenneth Kazooba praised viewers, sponsors and partners for supporting the latest edition of the pageant.
“StarTimes strongly appreciates that the success of Miss Uganda, ‘Journey to the Crown’ is a big statement. We are grateful to our loyal audience which increasingly voted with their eyes and gadgets in appreciation for Season 3,” Kazooba said.
He also thanked the sponsors and service providers who invested in the event, alongside the Miss Uganda Foundation for its commitment to the competition.
Miss Uganda Celebrates 15 Years of Pageantry
This year’s competition carried added significance as Miss Uganda marked 15 years of promoting young women and providing a platform for their confidence, aspirations and potential.
The journey included regional selections, the unveiling of the 22 finalists at Presentation Night and the final contest that culminated in Nagayi’s crowning.
StarTimes Director of Business Development Klaire Komakech described the finale as a memorable celebration of the pageant’s milestone, expressing gratitude to the partners who supported the event.
She recognised V&A Sherry, Vaseline, U Home, Evervess and 7 Days for their continued backing, while highlighting lead sponsor Oppein Home for providing luxurious gifts and hampers to the top queens.
The organisers credited the sponsors, partners and broadcast team for helping deliver the anniversary celebration.
With Nagayi beginning her reign as Miss Uganda 2026, the latest edition concludes a nationwide competition that brought together beauty, music and entertainment while commemorating 15 years of Ugandan pageantry.
