The Sheraton Kampala Hotel was the epicenter of elegance and celebration on Friday, 15th August 2025, as the Miss Uganda Presentation Night delivered an unforgettable showcase of beauty, talent, and culture.

Broadcast live on StarTimes Makula KiKa from 6:00 PM, the event officially introduced the 26 finalists who will join the boot camp as the competition for the crown gets hotter. Guests were captivated by a dazzling mix of pageantry and performance, featuring live music from VIPI Band, soulful melodies by Tracy Mellon, and an electrifying set from An Known.

“The Presentation Night is always a defining moment in the Miss Uganda calendar,” said Isma Lule, Marketing Director StarTimes. “This year’s finalists embody the grace, ambition, and cultural pride we stand for, and we are excited to watch their journeys unfold.” StarTimes is proud to be the Producers and broadcasters of Uganda’s most prestigious beauty competitions and with our wide coverage Ugandans are able to follow the search real time. Added Isma.

The evening attracted distinguished guests, former Queens, fashion industry leaders, enthusiastic fans, Media fraternity and sponsors representing V&A, Vaseline, Xiaomi, Entikko, Uhome, Mbale Industrial Park, Reach A Hand Uganda, Sheraton Hotel, Print Creations, Kiira Motors, NRG, Lapaire and Lead sponsor Tianao Furniture who all gathered to witness the first major milestone in the search.

With the final contestants now revealed, the competition enters its last phase — a series of public appearances, community service initiatives, and talent showcases — leading to the Grand Finale that will take place on 20th Sept 2025 of which the winner will represent Uganda to Miss World.

“I want to commend the parents for supporting the dreams of our daughters, and especially thank the viewers of Makula KiKafor following this beautiful journey. Uganda is blessed with exceptionally talented and charismatic young women, and selecting just 26 finalists was an incredibly difficult task.” Said Kenneth Kazooba Vice President StarTimes.

“Since we became Producers and Broadcasters in 2023, the Miss Uganda pageant attracted new audiences and new partners which has added significantly to the popularity of the pageant in the different regions of Uganda. We are proud of the performance of Queens Hannah Karema and Natasha Nyonyoziin Miss World and their impact in society at large” Said ShillahNazziwa Project Manager

About Miss Uganda:

The Miss Uganda pageant is dedicated to empowering young women through beauty, talent, and purpose. It promotes leadership, cultural heritage, and social impact, giving contestants a platform to become role models and ambassadors for Uganda worldwide.

Miss Uganda Journey to the crown broadcast on StarTimes Makula KiKa every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8PM and rerun on Makula TV still on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8pm.