Uganda has a new beauty queen after 19-year-old Almorie Nagayi Sophia from Masaka was crowned Miss Uganda 2026/27 at the grand finale held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
Nagayi emerged winner in the competition held overnight on October 10–11, beating 21 other finalists to succeed outgoing queen Trivia Elle Muhoza.
Nakato Bridget Prudence finished as first runner-up, while Lukia Balunywa was named second runner-up.
Beyond the crown, Nagayi will represent Uganda at Miss World 2027 in Tanzania. Her campaign promotes financial literacy and vocational skills among young women and girls, with an emphasis on economic empowerment.
The event also marked 15 years of the Miss Uganda Foundation under Brenda Nanyonjo’s leadership
Miss Uganda 2026/27 - Almorie Nagayi
