MONICA Kansiime Kasyate from Rukungiri was crowned the new Miss Uganda in a colourful ceremony at Serena Hotel on Saturday night.
While all the contestants exuded remarkable confidence in answering questions, some articulated themselves better, the reason why 21-year-old Kasyate walked away with the crown, ending Praise Akankwasa's two-year reign.
Asked what she would embark on in case she won the contest, the second-year Makerere University Industrial and Fine Art student won loud cheers when she said her priority would be partnering with the organisers to help street children.When announced winner, Kasyate was so overwhelmed that she staggered to the front. "I can't believe it. I saw a winner in every contestant. Much as I knew I would be among the first three, I didn't know I would beat them all. I am so excited," she stammered.
A car, a cash prize of $3,000 (sh5m), a laptop from Computer Vision and a year's worth of free health services at AAR await Kansiime. She also qualifies for a month's tour in China this December, ahead of the Miss World contest, where she will represent Uganda.
The first runner-up, Hellen Karungi, hails from Ibanda while the second runner-up, Sarah Kagole, is from Kabarole. /allafrica
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