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
Year County MUKE Placement at Miss Universe Special Award(s) NotesHon Ababu-Terrah Egh directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 2026 Nairobi Jean Ojiro TBA 2025 colspan=5 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 colspan=6 2021 Nairobi Roshanara Ebrahim Unplaced Veteran queen who won Miss World Kenya 2016, but she withdrew at Miss World 2016. colspan=6 2019 Nairobi Stacy Michuki Unplaced 2018 Nairobi Wabaiya Kariuki Unplaced 2017 colspan=5 2016 Nairobi Mary Esther Were Top 6 2015 colspan=5 2014 Busia Gaylyne Ayugi Unplaced Andy Abulime (Beauties of Africa Inc.) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2002―2005 colspan=6 2005 Nairobi Rachel Mbuki Marete Unplaced 2004 Nairobi Anita Maina Unplaced 2003 colspan=5 2002 Laikipia Julie Njeru Unplaced Miss Kenya Organization directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1987―1995 colspan=6 1995 Taita-Taveta Josephine Wanjiku Mbatia Unplaced Miss Kenya 1994 — designated as Miss Kenya Universe 1995 by the Miss Kenya Organization. colspan=6 1992 Nairobi Aisha Wawira Lieberg Unplaced Miss Kenya 1990 — designated as Miss Kenya Universe 1992 by the Miss Kenya Organization. colspan=6 1987 Mombasa Susan Waruguru Kahumba Unplaced
Wins by county CountyTitlesYears Nairobi 7 1992, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 Kiambu 1 2024 Busia 2014 Laikipia 2002 Taita-Taveta 1995 Mombasa 1987
See also Miss Kenya Miss World Kenya
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