As Miss Tourism Uganda gears up for its grand finale on September 14 at Kampala Serena hotel, the competition is picking up pace in its regional selections.
Over the weekend, the pageant was in Karamoja, to select its representatives. The pageant started with the contestants showcasing their traditional dresses, followed by the judges’ question-and-answer session that proved the contestants’ understanding of their country and tourism.
The event ended in the wee hours of the morning with Akidi Rachel, 25, crowned Miss Tourism Karamoja, while Natyang Anastasia , 23, was first runner-up and Lokeris Jacinta, 20, was second runner-up.
The competition has so far gone 8 regions which are Buganda, Teso, West Nile, Ankole, Tooro, Rwenzori, Northern, and Eastern region, and this weekend they will be in Bunyoro,