Hannah Karema Tumukunde
Hannah Karema Tumukunde is a Ugandan model and beauty peageant title holder who was crowned the Miss Uganda season 2023–2024.[1] She represented Uganda at the Miss World competition which took place in India from February 18 to March 9, 2023.[2][3] She emerged as the first runner up Miss World Africa[4] at the 71st Miss World event[5] that was close to Quiin Abenakyo and was also ranked among the top 10 queens with the best "beauty with purpose project".[6]
Background and education[edit]
Hannah Karema Tumukunde was born in 1998 in Nakaseke District, Central Region, Uganda. She went to Seroma Christian High School and Hana International School before joining Makerere University. She currently lives in Kisasi, Kampala[7] and is a StarTimes brand ambassador in Uganda.[8]
Miss Uganda pageant 2023[edit]
During the 2023 Miss Uganda competition, Karema beat other 20 contestants to win the Miss Uganda crown at UMA multipurpose hall in Kampala.[9] She was awarded a Toyota Wish and a direct pass to represent Uganda at the Miss World pageant.[10]
Miss World 2024[edit]
Karema represented Uganda at the 71st Miss World pageant where she emerged 7th with her Beauty With A Purpose project, which seeks to keep girls in school and equip children with menstrual hygiene management skills.[6] She appeared among the top 8 and was first runner-up to Miss World Africa[11][12] after she was beaten by Miss Botswana, Lesego Chombo.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Hannah Karema Tumukunde Crowned Miss Uganda 2023 and Miss World Uganda 2023". www.mzikii.com. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Miss Uganda Hanna Karema leaving for Miss World competition this Saturday". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Benjie (2024-01-29). "Miss Uganda Hannah Karema, embarks on her journey to scoop Miss World". MBU. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Waswa, Samson (2024-03-10). "Fine Margins: Hannah Karema narrowly misses out on Miss World Africa title". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ King, Isa (2024-02-22). "Hannah Karema Tumukunde Aside, Meet the Other African Beauty Queens Competing for The Miss World Crown". SatisFashion Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ a b Waswa, Samson (2024-03-04). "Joy as Uganda's Hannah Karema makes it to top10 finalists at Miss World". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Hannah Karema Tumukunde: Biography, Education, Age, Early Life and Net Worth - The BuzzNation". buzznation.co.ug. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Katungulu, Amon. "Ugandan Beauty Shines on World Stage: Miss Uganda Wins Miss World Africa BWAP Award". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "I now have a voice, says Miss Uganda". Monitor. 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Nakaseke's Hannah Karema crowned Miss Uganda 2023-24". Monitor. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Bob, Balam (2024-03-15). "Miss Uganda and StarTimes Brand Ambassador Hannah Karema brings award". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ King, Isa (2024-03-11). "From Winning 'Beauty with a Purpose Africa" To Securing a Spot in The Top 8, Hannah Karema's Miss World Journey was Nothing short of Sensational". SatisFashion Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Byemboijana, Muhamadi (2024-03-11). "Uganda's Beauty Queen Hannah Karema Emerges 1st Runner-Up for Miss World Africa". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2024-03-16.