2/8/2026
The 29-year-old model and entrepreneur beat 14 other finalists to become Uganda’s first representative in the Miss Universe system. She will carry the national flag at the international competition later this year.
Mitchelle Daka has made history after winning the inaugural Miss Universe Uganda crown at a grand finale held on Saturday night at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
The 29-year-old model and entrepreneur from Budaka district beat 14 other finalists to become Uganda’s first representative in the Miss Universe system.
She will carry the national flag at the international competition later this year.
The competition, organised by Joram Model Management, started with about 25 contestants before organisers reduced the field to 15 finalists from different parts of the country.
Daka also won the Multimedia Queen of the Journey Award for her online engagement during the competition.
She is a fashion model, podcaster, content creator and fitness enthusiast. Her advocacy focuses on mental health, emotional awareness and helping people build resilience.
Daka has linked her campaign to personal experiences, including the loss of her close friend, Karabo Mokoena, who was murdered in South Africa.
She has since supported initiatives that promote emotional awareness and safer communities.
The new queen walked off with a grand prize of Shs 24million and a car.
