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Miss Universe Kenya
National beauty pageant competition in Kenya
National beauty pageant competition in Kenya
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | MUKE |
| formation | |
| type | Beauty pageant |
| headquarters | Nairobi |
| location | Kenya |
| membership | Miss Universe |
| language | English |
| leader_title | Chairman |
| leader_name | Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh |
| website | https://missuniverse.ke/ |
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)
- 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 Award(s) | Notes | Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | 2024 | Maria Sarungi Tsehai directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2014―2021 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | Andy Abulime (Beauties of Africa Inc.) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2002―2005 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | Miss Kenya Organization directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1987―1995 | 1995 | 1992 | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete between 2022—2023}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nairobi | Roshanara Ebrahim | 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}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nairobi | Stacy Michuki | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nairobi | Wabaiya Kariuki | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nairobi | Mary Esther Were | Top 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Busia | Gaylyne Ayugi | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete between 2006—2013}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nairobi | Rachel Mbuki Marete | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nairobi | Anita Maina | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laikipia | Julie Njeru | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete between 1996—2001}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taita-Taveta | Josephine Wanjiku Mbatia | Unplaced | Miss Kenya 1994 — designated as Miss Kenya Universe 1995 by the Miss Kenya Organization. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete between 1993—1994}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nairobi | Aisha Wawira Lieberg | Unplaced | Miss Kenya 1990 — designated as Miss Kenya Universe 1992 by the Miss Kenya Organization. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete between 1988—1991}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mombasa | Susan Waruguru Kahumba | Unplaced |
Wins by county
| County | width="50" | Titles | width="250" | Years | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | ||||||
| Kiambu | ||||||
| Busia | ||||||
| Laikipia | ||||||
| Taita-Taveta | ||||||
| Mombasa |
References
References
- "Henessy for Miss Universe Kenya 2016". instagram.com.
- Wambugu, Peris. (November 2, 2021). "Roshanara Ebrahim crowned Miss Universe Kenya". [[The Standard (Kenya).
- (21 October 2019). "Stacy Michuki crowned Miss Universe Kenya 2019".
- (November 6, 2018). "Wabaiya Kariuki crowned Miss Universe Kenya 2018".
- Radvan, Sophie. (January 30, 2017). "Miss Kenya: 5 Things To Know On Miss Universe 2016 Pageant Mary Esther Were".
- Musami, Evelyne. (January 15, 2015). "Lupita look-alike dazzles at Miss Universe bikini show".
- Muendo, Stevens. (5 January 2021). "Rachel Marete: Ex Miss Universe speaks on new wedding, breast implants and politician dad".
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