Almorie Sophia Nagayi, aged 19, from Masaka City, won the Miss Uganda 2026/27 title at the finale at Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. She beat 21 other contestants and succeeds Trivia Elle Muhoza.
Nagayi will represent Uganda at Miss World 2027 in Tanzania.
How the contest was decided
Judges scored the finalists on stage presence, communication and the ability to explain their ideas under pressure. The question and answer round separated the field. Nagayi answered with composure, and her responses moved her ahead as the judges neared a decision.
The panel widened the shortlist from 10 contestants to 11. The change recognised the 15th anniversary of Miss Uganda and the margin between the finalists.
Muhoza crowned Nagayi on stage. V&A Uganda presented her with a cheque for 5 million Ugandan shillings.
Runners up and other titles
Bridget Prudence Nakato placed first runner up and Lukia Balunywa placed second runner up. Organisers also awarded special titles:
| Title | Winner |
|---|---|
| Miss Photogenic | Almorie Nagayi |
| Miss Congeniality | Lukia Balunywa |
| Miss Popularity | Angel Liz Mulungi |
| Sports Queen | Sophie Asianzu |
| Beach Beauty | Eunice Amelia Alum |
| Miss Personality | Victoria Atim |
| Multimedia Queen | Patience Besigye Tabisa |
| Rising Woman | Christine Crystal Akankunda |
| Miss Talent | Maria Joyce Arinda |
| Top Model | Bridget Prudence Nakato |
Nagayi’s background
Nagayi became the first Miss Uganda High School in 2024/25. She then represented Uganda at Miss Teen International in India.
She swims for the national team and has also played basketball and taken part in athletics, music, dance and drama. She began regular training at age 12. On screen, she played the younger version of Flavia Tumusiime’s character, Kamali, in the television drama Beneath the Lies, created by Nana Kagga.
At Aga Khan High School she took part in the United Nations Model Debate. She later completed the Young Diplomacy programme at the United Nations Mission. She has interned at NRG Radio and walked the runway, including for Bold Africa.
During her Miss Uganda High School reign, she joined school visits and charity work. She also volunteered with the Judith Nahurira Foundation after the Kiteezi garbage landslides, where she helped distribute donations and aid.
She names her mother, Rachael Mwagale, as her role model. Mwagale is an educator, model coach and financial literacy coach, and she serves as executive director of Junior Achievement Uganda.
Her platform: Beauty With a Purpose
Nagayi will use her Beauty With a Purpose initiative to promote financial literacy and vocational skills among young women and girls. She wants them to learn practical skills, make informed money decisions and work toward economic independence.
The finale and the organisers
Anitah Fabiola and Kenneth Rukundo hosted the event. Abeeka Band, Karole Kasita and Grace Nakimera performed. Former queens and members of the Academy of Queens attended to mark 15 years of the pageant.
Brenda Nanyonjo, chief executive of Miss Uganda, congratulated the contestants and the new titleholders. She said she hoped their reigns would inspire communities and leave a legacy.
Captain Mike Mukula, patron and board chairman of the Miss Uganda Foundation, also attended. He said the pageant honours intelligence, confidence, heritage and empowerment as well as appearance. He closed his remarks with the line, “Beauty with purpose.”
Who is Miss Uganda 2026/27?
Almorie Sophia Nagayi, aged 19, from Masaka City, is Miss Uganda 2026/27. She was the first Miss Uganda High School, in 2024/25, and studied at Aga Khan High School.
When and where was Almorie Nagayi crowned?
She was crowned on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
Where will Miss World 2027 take place?
New Vision reports that Nagayi will represent Uganda at Miss World 2027 in Tanzania.
Who did Nagayi succeed?
She succeeds Trivia Elle Muhoza, who crowned her on stage.
Who were the runners up?
Bridget Prudence Nakato placed first runner up and Lukia Balunywa placed second runner up.
How many contestants took part?
Twenty two finalists competed. Judges widened the shortlist from 10 to 11 to mark the 15th anniversary of Miss Uganda.
What is Nagayi’s project?
Her Beauty With a Purpose initiative promotes financial literacy and vocational skills among young women and girls.
What did Nagayi win?
Besides the title, she won the Miss Photogenic award and received a cheque for 5 million Ugandan shillings from V&A.
Who runs Miss Uganda?
Brenda Nanyonjo is chief executive of Miss Uganda. Captain Mike Mukula is patron and board chairman of the Miss Uganda Foundation.
