Hivi ndivyo zilivyo kuwa fainali za kumsaka Miss Uganda 2012, Phiona Bizzu aibuka mshindi

Phiona Bizzu flanked by 1st runner-up Josephine Nabakooza (R), and 2nd runner-up Agatha Tuhimbise(L)

Lively performance by the Saba Percussion dance group, as the VIPs finally show up and take their seats. Then a lengthy video about the ‘journey’ of the pageant, never really thought those videos are helpful, kind of boring actually. I understand the need for sponsor messages, but this ‘word’? Nah

Okay, doors are open and people are pouring into the Victoria Hall. There was a time the Miss Uganda finals was the biggest social event in Kampala, it is not exactly that anymore but everybody here is dressed to the nines, and photographers are having the time of their lives taking pictures.

Agatha, 22: A student of Organizational Studies

Sheila Nuwatwine, 22, Civil Engineer: She says that she deserves to win because she possesses all the qualities required - elegance, intellect and compassion.

Rachael Seera, 21: student at Gulu University and winner of the Northern regional competition.

Stella Namugere, 20: Senior 6 vacation, loves modelling, swimming, networking and dancing.

Moreen Atulinda, 23: IT Student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, winner Western region, plays basketball in the national league.

Moreen Atulinda, 23: IT Student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Eva Nabawanga, 23: Graduate of Mass Communication at Makerere University; looks up to Tyra Banks and all that she stands for in instilling confidence in young women.

Sophie Betty Amayo, 21: Student of journalism, loves travelling, reading and listening to music.

Monica Rukundo, 23: student of International Business at MUBS, loves travelling, swimming and watching movies. Her role model is Maggie Kigozi.

Phiona Bizzu, 19: S6 Vacation, orphaned at a tender age and is passionate about children in similar circumstances and will work hard to improve their plight.

Louise Nankabala, 22: graduate in catering and hotel management, runs a restaurant business. Mariam Ndagire is her role model.

Racheal Kelly Kirabo, 21: dreams of conquering the media world just like her role model Flavia Tumusiime is doing. She is outgoing and confident.

Priscilla Atulinde, 19: S6 vacation, winner Eastern region

riscilla Atulinde

Monica Namukaya, 23: procurement and logistics officer at Krypton, 2nd runner up from the Eastern regional contest.

Effe Nalumansi, 21: student of Economics and Management at Uganda Christian University, looks up to her mother.

Effe Nalumansi, 21: student of Economics and Management

Susan Namirimu, 21: student of Quantitative Economics at Gulu University, 2nd runner up in the Northern regional contest.

Nancy Abila, 23: graduate of Social Anthropology and Linguistics, loves making friends and travelling.

Sandra Ayaa, 20: Student of Business Administration and Accounting at MUBS, Brenda Nanyonjo is her role model because of her endurance and hard work.

Pauline Peruth Apolot, 24: an established fashion designer and a student at Kyambogo University.

Evelyne Baluka, 23: graduate of Leisure and Hospitality Management, loves travel and adventure.

Josephine Nabakooza, 21: loves basketball.

Tracey Gorettie Tambula: student of Social Work and Administration at Uganda Christian University

Nina Mirembe, 20: S6 Vacation, loves art and design, singing and looks up to the Nabageraka Sylvia Naginda.

ina Mirembe

The special categories have been given out now: Sports queen – Maureen Atulinda, Popularity – Effe Nalumansi, Beach wear – Nina Mirembe, Photogenic – Sophie Amayo, Talent – Apolot, Congeniality – Monica Namukaya.

Source: New Vision