| Formation | 2002; 23 years ago (2002) |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Nairobi |
| Location | |
| Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
Chairman | Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh |
| Website | [1] |
Miss Universe Kenya is a national pageant inKenya that was first held in 2002, and an annual national contest to choose ambassador for theMiss Universe pageant. Miss Universe Kenya is not related to the previousMiss World Kenya orMiss Kenya contests.
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.
| Year | County | MUKE | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hon Ababu-Terrah Egh directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | |||||
| 2024 | Kiambu | Irene Ng'endo | Unplaced | Previously Miss Grand Kenya 2020, and finished as one of the Top 20 semi-finalist atMiss Grand International 2020. | |
| Maria Sarungi Tsehai directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2014―2021 | |||||
| Did not compete between 2022—2023 | |||||
| 2021 | Nairobi | Roshanara Ebrahim[2] | Unplaced | Veteran queen who won Miss World Kenya 2016, but she withdrew at Miss World 2016. | |
| Due to the impact ofCOVID-19 pandemic, no representative in 2020 | |||||
| 2019 | Nairobi | Stacy Michuki[3] | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | Nairobi | Wabaiya Kariuki[4] | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2016 | Nairobi | Mary Esther Were[5] | Top 6 | ||
| 2015 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2014 | Busia | Gaylyne Ayugi[6] | Unplaced | ||
| Andy Abulime (Beauties of Africa Inc.) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2002―2005 | |||||
| Did not compete between 2006—2013 | |||||
| 2005 | Nairobi | Rachel Mbuki Marete[7] | Unplaced | ||
| 2004 | Nairobi | Anita Maina | Unplaced | ||
| 2003 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2002 | Laikipia | Julie Njeru | Unplaced | ||
| Miss Kenya Organization directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1987―1995 | |||||
| Did not compete between 1996—2001 | |||||
| 1995 | Taita-Taveta | Josephine Wanjiku Mbatia | Unplaced | Miss Kenya 1994 — designated as Miss Kenya Universe 1995 by the Miss Kenya Organization. | |
| Did not compete between 1993—1994 | |||||
| 1992 | Nairobi | Aisha Wawira Lieberg | Unplaced | Miss Kenya 1990 — designated as Miss Kenya Universe 1992 by the Miss Kenya Organization. | |
| Did not compete between 1988—1991 | |||||
| 1987 | Mombasa | Susan Waruguru Kahumba | Unplaced | ||
| County | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 7 | 1992, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 |
| Kiambu | 1 | 2024 |
| Busia | 2014 | |
| Laikipia | 2002 | |
| Taita-Taveta | 1995 | |
| Mombasa | 1987 |
Beauty pageants inKenya | ||
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